Pan-Fried Salmon with Citrus Soy Glaze and Sesame Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Delicately pan-fried salmon fillets brushed with a tangy citrus soy glaze, served with crisp-tender sesame green beans. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 12 oz, trimmed green beans
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked about two-thirds through. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes until just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the same skillet and sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the soy-orange glaze over the green beans and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the beans.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the green beans. Serve the salmon fillets atop the glazed green beans, spooning any extra sauce over the salmon.