Pan-Seared Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and glazed with a soy-ginger sauce, served alongside tender sesame-sautéed bok choy. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on, soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tsp honey until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are opaque.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and pour the soy-ginger mixture over the fillets. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over salmon until it is cooked through and glaze thickens.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 halved baby bok choy and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until bok choy is tender but still bright green. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before removing from heat.
  6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon over sesame bok choy, spooning any remaining sauce from the pan over the salmon.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

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 Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

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 Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

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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