Pan-Seared Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A quick pan-seared salmon fillet coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze that caramelizes beautifully with a subtle balance of sweet and savory. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 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 420 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 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until well combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place 2 salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked halfway through.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and pour the honey-soy mixture over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the fish.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.