Pan-Fried Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Salmon fillets pan-fried until crisp and glazed with a fragrant ginger soy sauce for an easy Asian-inspired seafood dish. This Asian-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 22 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 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
1 clove, minced garlic clove
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets and season both sides with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist inside.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar.
Step 5: Pour the ginger soy glaze into the skillet and cook for 1 minute, spooning the sauce over the salmon to coat it and thicken slightly.
Step 6: Remove salmon from the skillet and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.