Sesame-Ginger Salmon with Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory sesame-ginger sauce served alongside quick stir-fried bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pieces (5 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 heads, chopped bok choy
• 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 sliced, for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp honey to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden, then flip and brush generously with half the glaze. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
3. Step 3: In another skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and 3 chopped heads of bok choy. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until bok choy wilts and mushrooms soften.
4. Step 4: Add remaining glaze and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the vegetables. Toss for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are coated and heated through.
5. Step 5: Plate salmon topped with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds alongside the glazed bok choy and mushrooms.