Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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A quick pan-seared salmon glazed with a sticky sesame-ginger sauce served alongside tender steamed bok choy for a balanced Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
1 cup water
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip salmon and brush each fillet generously with the prepared glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
Step 4: Meanwhile, place 4 halved baby bok choy in a steamer basket over 1 cup boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
Step 5: Serve salmon topped with remaining glaze from the pan, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions alongside steamed bok choy.