Pan-Seared Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a glossy soy-ginger glaze that balances savory and sweet notes. 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) salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 thinly sliced green onions

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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 rice vinegar until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry and season 4 salmon fillets lightly with salt.
Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and skin releases easily.
Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
Step 5: Pour the soy-ginger glaze over the salmon and reduce heat to medium-low. Spoon the sauce over the fillets continuously for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the fish.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.