Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Ginger Glaze and Jasmine Rice

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

Salmon fillets pan-seared until crisp and finished with a bright citrus ginger glaze, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through. Remove salmon and keep warm.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce, simmering gently for 2-3 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Spoon the citrus ginger glaze over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with the jasmine rice.