Pan-Seared Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a savory-sweet sesame-ginger glaze that highlights Asian flavors. 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 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 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden brown, then carefully flip and cook 3 minutes on the flesh side.
Step 4: Pour the prepared glaze over the salmon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fillets until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the fish.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the salmon before serving warm.