Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
Tender salmon fillets roasted with a sticky honey-soy glaze alongside crisp-tender asparagus spears make a quick and flavorful sheet pan dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, trimmed asparagus, soy sauce 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, for garnish sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until combined and glossy.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet and arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears evenly around the salmon. Season everything with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Brush the honey-soy glaze generously over the salmon and asparagus. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the fish and vegetables before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
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 Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus 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 Sheet Pan Roasted Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
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.
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