Pan-Roasted Salmon with Citrus Soy Glaze and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to a crisp skin perfection, glazed with a tangy citrus soy sauce, served on a bed of lightly sautéed sesame spinach. 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 400 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 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove
• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add 6 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just wilted.
6. Step 6: Plate salmon fillets over the sesame spinach, drizzle with citrus soy glaze, and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.