Pan-Fried Salmon with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Salmon fillets pan-fried until crisp and glazed with a savory ginger-soy sauce, served with quick-sautéed sesame spinach. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (5 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cups spinach leaves
2 cloves minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp honey until combined.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each) lightly with 1/4 tsp black pepper and place skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through. Pour the ginger-soy glaze over the salmon during the last minute and spoon it on top to coat.
Step 4: Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 4 cups fresh spinach leaves and stir-fry for 2 minutes until wilted but still vibrant. Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the greens and serve alongside the glazed salmon.