Pan-Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Salmon fillets pan-seared to a crisp golden finish with a ginger-soy glaze, paired with fragrant scallion rice for a balanced and flavorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 430 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, finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until clear and drain. In a pot, combine the rice with 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl to make the glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush each fillet generously with the ginger-soy glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame oil. Serve salmon over the scallion rice, spooning extra glaze from the pan on top.