Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Delicate salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a glossy honey soy glaze topped with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to create the honey soy glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with skin on and place skin side down in the skillet.
3. Step 3: Cook the salmon for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden brown, then flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
4. Step 4: Pour the honey soy glaze over the salmon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets as it thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Step 5: Remove the salmon from the skillet, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onion stalks, and serve immediately.