Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Salmon fillets pan-seared to a crisp golden exterior, glazed with a savory garlic soy sauce, and garnished with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 350 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 honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side down in the skillet.
3. Step 3: Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
4. Step 4: Pour the garlic soy glaze over the salmon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets until it thickens and coats the fish.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from the pan and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions before serving.