Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Bok Choy

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Succulent salmon fillets coated in a glossy soy-ginger glaze, paired with fluffy steamed rice and tender bok choy for a balanced and satisfying dinner. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 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 510 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets in a dish and pour sauce over them, ensuring full coverage. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Bring 1 cup jasmine rice and 1.5 cups water to a boil in a rice cooker; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch trimmed bok choy and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly wilted.
  5. Step 5: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated salmon (reserve marinade) and cook for 4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
  6. Step 6: Pour reserved marinade into the skillet with salmon and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats the fish.
  7. Step 7: Serve salmon over rice with bok choy on the side, drizzled with 1 tbsp rice wine.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (25 min prep + 30 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 Steamed Rice and Bok Choy?

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 Steamed Rice and Bok Choy?

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 Steamed Rice and Bok Choy 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 Steamed Rice and Bok Choy?

Chinese 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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