Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a rich soy and honey sauce served atop fluffy rice tossed with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 3 sliced thin scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and brush the soy-honey glaze over the cooked side. Cook for 3 minutes more while glazing repeatedly until salmon is cooked through and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 3 thinly sliced scallions.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon fillets over the scallion rice, spooning any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.