Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad
Delicate salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a sticky honey soy glaze and served alongside a bright ginger scallion salad for refreshing contrast. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 22 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin on 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), skin on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3, thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until well combined to create the glaze.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 4 skin-on salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and edges are golden.
- Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- Step 5: Pour the honey soy glaze over the salmon in the skillet during the last minute of cooking, spooning it over the fillets to coat and slightly thicken.
- Step 6: In a bowl, combine 3 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss lightly to make the ginger scallion salad.
- Step 7: Serve the glazed salmon topped with the ginger scallion salad and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds as garnish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Ginger Scallion Salad?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
