Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Crispy pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory ginger-soy sauce, served alongside sautéed sesame greens. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 390 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1, minced garlic clove
2 tbsp, divided sesame oil
6 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
2, sliced thinly green onions
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove to create the ginger-soy glaze.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 skin-on salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush each fillet with the ginger-soy glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky and caramelized. Remove salmon and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and 6 cups baby spinach. Sauté spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: Serve the glazed salmon atop the sesame spinach, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the fillets.