Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet-tangy soy-honey mixture, served with a refreshing cucumber salad.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Season salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp, flip, and cook 3 minutes more until opaque.
4. Step 4: Brush salmon with soy-honey glaze during last minute of cooking, then remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Toss 1 thinly sliced cucumber with 1/4 cup rice vinegar and 1 tbsp sesame seeds in a small bowl, letting marinate for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve salmon with cucumber salad on the side, drizzling with reserved glaze.