Pan-Seared Soy Ginger Salmon with Sesame Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A tender salmon fillet pan-seared in a savory soy ginger marinade, paired with crisp-tender sesame broccoli for an elegant Valentine’s Day entrée. This Asian-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlic
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until combined.
Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) in a shallow dish and pour half the marinade over them. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade (reserve marinade), and sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through and opaque. Remove salmon and keep warm.
Step 5: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 6: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and remaining marinade to broccoli, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 7: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over broccoli, and serve alongside salmon immediately.