Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender salmon fillets glazed in a savory-sweet soy-ginger sauce, served with roasted asparagus for a healthy and elegant weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, asparagus, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 lb asparagus
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet with the soy-ginger mixture.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
6. Step 6: Roast asparagus for 10-12 minutes while salmon cooks.
7. Step 7: Garnish salmon with 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.