Pan-Seared Salmon with Ginger Soy Reduction

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Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection served with a tangy ginger and soy sauce reduction accented by sesame and scallions. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and edges opaque. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until salmon is just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon to a warm plate. Pour the soy-ginger mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the reduction over the salmon, then garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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