Pan-Roasted Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze and Sesame Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Tender pan-roasted salmon finished with a fragrant ginger soy glaze served alongside fluffy sesame-infused jasmine rice. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves, forming the ginger soy glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper and sear skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the ginger soy glaze over the salmon. Cook for 2 minutes more, spooning the glaze over the fish until sticky and aromatic.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon and fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the rice, then sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions on top. Serve salmon atop sesame rice immediately.