Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Snap Peas

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A fast pan-seared salmon topped with a sticky honey soy glaze served alongside crisp snap peas toasted with sesame seeds. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 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 450 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.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until combined to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 2 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and pour half of the honey soy glaze over the top. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 8 oz snap peas and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Toss snap peas with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and the remaining glaze, cooking for 1 minute until coated and heated through. Serve snap peas alongside salmon.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 20 minutes (8 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 Sesame Snap Peas?

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 Sesame Snap Peas?

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 Snap Peas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Snap Peas?

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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