Pan-Seared Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a savory soy-ginger sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 450 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3 more minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return salmon to the pan and spoon the glaze over the fillets to warm through for 1 minute.
7. Step 7: Serve salmon over jasmine rice and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions.