Pan-Roasted Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze and Sesame Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Tender salmon fillets pan-roasted to perfection, glazed with a savory ginger soy sauce, served alongside sesame-infused sautéed broccoli. This Asian seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, and fresh ginger 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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) salmon fillets, skin on
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, sliced thin for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 tsp honey until well combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 skin-on salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and reduce heat to medium. Brush the tops with half the ginger soy glaze and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon reaches 135°F internally.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and 4 cups broccoli florets. Sauté with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp black pepper for 5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Drizzle remaining ginger soy glaze over broccoli, toss to coat, and cook for 1 more minute.
7. Step 7: Serve salmon over broccoli, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top.