Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables
Perfectly seared salmon with sticky-sweet glaze, served over honey-ginger roasted vegetables for a balanced, elegant weeknight meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, medium carrots, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup broccoli
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, peel and cut carrots into 1/2-inch coins. Cut broccoli into small florets. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp water. Brush half over vegetables on the baking sheet.
- Step 5: Roast vegetables in the preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes until tender with caramelized edges.
- Step 6: Remove salmon from skillet and place on a plate. Brush remaining maple-honey glaze over salmon. Top with 2 thinly sliced green onions and serve with roasted vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Vegetables?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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The flavors in this maple-glazed are incredible.
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Best recipe I've made this month.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.