Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A simple pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, paired with fluffy white rice and crisp steamed broccoli for a balanced kid-friendly dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water (for rice)
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl to create the glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon fillets and brush generously with half the honey-soy glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, steam 3 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon over the fluffy white rice alongside the steamed broccoli, drizzling remaining honey-soy glaze over the top for extra flavor.