Pan-Seared Salmon with Soy-Lime Glaze and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Crispy-skinned salmon pan-seared and glazed with a tangy soy-lime sauce, served alongside quickly sautéed sesame garlic greens. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 stalk, sliced green onion

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the soy-lime glaze.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Brush the tops with half of the soy-lime glaze during the last minute of cooking.
Step 4: Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tsp sesame oil, 6 cups baby spinach, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 sliced green onion stalk. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
Step 5: Drizzle remaining soy-lime glaze over the spinach and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before plating alongside the salmon.