Pan-Roasted Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Salmon fillets pan-roasted and glazed with a savory soy-ginger sauce, served atop wilted spinach tossed with toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful, healthy dinner. This Asian Fusion-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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cups baby spinach
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush the top with half of the soy-ginger glaze. Cook for another 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet, then add 5 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and season the spinach with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Plate the spinach, top with the salmon fillets, drizzle remaining glaze over the top, and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions.