Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Salmon fillets pan-seared to crisp golden perfection, glazed with a sweet-savory honey soy sauce and topped with fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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, about 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lime juice.
4. Step 4: Pour the honey soy glaze over the salmon in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fish until it thickens and coats the fillets.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 thinly sliced scallions on top before serving.