Soy-Ginger Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli
Salmon fillets with a zesty soy-ginger glaze, served alongside perfectly crisp-tender broccoli. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs salmon fillets, broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz salmon fillets
- 12 oz broccoli
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 12 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and set aside.
- Step 2: Trim broccoli stems and cut florets into bite-sized pieces. In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam 12 oz broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender; set aside.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until opaque and flaky.
- Step 5: Pour soy-ginger sauce into the skillet with the salmon. Cook for 1 minute, spooning sauce over salmon until glossy. Transfer salmon to a plate and brush with extra sauce.
- Step 6: Serve salmon with steamed broccoli, drizzled with remaining sauce and sprinkled with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Ginger Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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 Soy-Ginger Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli?
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 salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Ginger Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli?
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 Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli?
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
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
