Sesame-Ginger Baked Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender salmon fillets baked with a ginger-sesame glaze and served atop lightly steamed bok choy for a nutrient-rich dinner that supports skin health. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, avocado oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (5 oz each) salmon fillet
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tsp (freshly grated) ginger
• 1 clove (minced) garlic
• 2 cups (chopped) bok choy
• 1 tbsp (toasted) sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over both sides of 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each).
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Steam 2 cups chopped bok choy for 5 minutes until tender-crisp, then arrange on serving plates.
5. Step 5: Place baked salmon on the bok choy, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.