Pan-Fried Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

Tender pan-fried salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory ginger soy sauce, garnished with fresh scallions for brightness. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 400 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) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 stalks thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar, simmering for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Spoon the ginger soy glaze over the salmon and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.