Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Pan-seared salmon with a glossy soy-honey glaze, served over a quick stir-fry of broccoli and carrots with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 380 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups florets broccoli
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water to make glaze.
2. Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 6 minutes until skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush with 2 tbsp glaze. Cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon flakes easily.
4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate pan over medium-high. Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced carrots, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Brush remaining glaze over salmon, then serve immediately over vegetables, sprinkled with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.