Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables
Flaky salmon fillets glazed in a savory-sweet soy-ginger sauce, served with stir-fried vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 27 minutes pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 395 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 (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil until combined. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until fish is cooked through.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, stir-fry broccoli and carrots in the same skillet with 1 tsp oil for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green.
- Step 4: Brush salmon with 2 tbsp glaze and spoon remaining glaze over vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately with the glazed vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?
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 Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables 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 Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
