Pan-Seared Garlic Soy Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a glossy garlic soy glaze for a balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey 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 "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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced for garnish green onions
1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon fillets gently and reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared soy-garlic glaze over the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon as it thickens and becomes shiny.
Step 4: Remove salmon from the skillet and transfer to serving plates. Spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the fillets. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.