Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic-Soy Glaze and Sesame Green Beans

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Tender salmon fillets seared to perfection and glazed with a savory garlic-soy sauce, served alongside crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted sesame seeds. This asian fusion-inspired seafood (high protein, gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 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 large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, whisk together 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, pour the garlic-soy mixture and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Add the salmon back to the skillet and spoon the glaze over each fillet to coat. Remove from heat.
6. Step 6: In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and sauté for 5-6 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and toss before serving alongside the glazed salmon.