Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy
Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a ginger-soy sauce served alongside quickly sautéed sesame bok choy for a light Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, finely grated fresh ginger, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks sliced, for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy edges form.
- Step 3: Flip the salmon and immediately brush the tops with half of the ginger-soy glaze. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
- Step 4: Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 4 halved baby bok choy. Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is tender but still bright green.
- Step 5: Drizzle remaining glaze over bok choy and toss briefly.
- Step 6: Plate the salmon and bok choy, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed 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 Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed 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 Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed 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 Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed 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.
Is Seared Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
