Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice and Steamed Broccoli

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Pan-seared salmon fillets brushed with a savory soy-ginger glaze, served alongside nutty sesame rice and tender steamed broccoli for a balanced dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced thinly for garnish green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tsp sesame oil to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam covered for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and add them skin-side down to the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and brush the tops with half of the soy-ginger glaze. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is sticky and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, steam 4 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
7. Step 7: Serve the glazed salmon over the sesame rice with steamed broccoli on the side. Garnish with sliced green onions and remaining glaze drizzled over the salmon.