Sesame-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Pan-seared salmon with a savory-sweet miso glaze, served over colorful vegetables for a restaurant-quality dinner.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 2 cups (broccoli florets, bell peppers, snap peas), cut uniformly mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Pat salmon dry, then brush both sides with half the glaze; set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender; remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to skillet, then place salmon skin-side down (if skin is on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
5. Step 5: Flip salmon, cook for 3-4 minutes more, then brush with remaining glaze.
6. Step 6: Return vegetables to skillet, toss to coat in glaze, and cook for 1 minute.
7. Step 7: Transfer salmon to plates, top with vegetables, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.