Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Green Beans

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crisp and glazed with a sweet-savory honey soy sauce, served alongside tender green beans tossed with toasted sesame seeds. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
  3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, in a small bowl combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Pour the honey soy mixture into the hot skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: In another pan, blanch 12 oz trimmed green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain.
  6. Step 6: Toss green beans with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
  7. Step 7: Plate the salmon fillets and drizzle with the honey soy glaze. Serve alongside the sesame green beans.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Sesame Green Beans?

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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Green Beans?

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 Sesame Green Beans 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 Sesame Green Beans?

Asian 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.

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