Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables

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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 ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables 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-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?

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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?

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-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Vegetables?

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.

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