Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Sprinkled Asparagus

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Pan-seared salmon with a savory-sweet soy glaze, served alongside tender asparagus spears with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 380 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, pour soy glaze mixture over top, and cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus to the skillet with 1 tsp sesame oil. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Stir 1 tbsp sesame seeds into the asparagus and toss. Place salmon on a bed of asparagus, drizzle with any remaining pan juices, and serve immediately.

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