Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Steamed Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

Delicate salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a fragrant ginger-soy sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups white rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 sliced for garnish scallions
• 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl to create the glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5 minutes until edges are crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, then brush salmon with half the ginger-soy glaze. Cook for another 4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from heat, brush with remaining glaze, and let rest for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve salmon over steamed rice, garnished with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.