Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy
Seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory soy-ginger sauce served alongside quick sautéed bok choy with toasted sesame seeds. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, honey, grated 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 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 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, sliced thin green onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until well combined; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and pour the prepared soy-ginger glaze over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the top occasionally until salmon is cooked through and glaze thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb halved baby bok choy and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Step 5: Transfer bok choy to serving plates, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions. Serve salmon atop bok choy with any remaining glaze drizzled over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Asian-Style Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?
Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
