Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed Bok Choy
Pan-seared salmon with a sticky-sweet sesame-ginger glaze, served over tender honey-braised bok choy for an elegant yet simple dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 27 minutes pairs (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 heads, chopped into 2-inch pieces bok choy
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, pressing gently with a spatula for 30 seconds to prevent curling. Cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and salmon is medium-rare, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
- Step 3: Remove salmon and pour glaze into the skillet. Add remaining 1 tbsp ginger and 1 minced garlic clove, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add bok choy and 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Return salmon to pan, spoon sauce over, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed 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 Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed 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 Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed 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 Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Honeyed 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.
What others are saying
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Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
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Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
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Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
