Soy-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory soy sauce reduction served alongside garlicky stir-fried bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin side down, and cook for 5 minutes until crisp and golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Pour soy sauce mixture over salmon and cook for another 1-2 minutes, spooning glaze over fish until thickened and sticky.
4. Step 4: In another large skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 4 halved baby bok choy and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and remove from heat. Serve salmon over the stir-fried vegetables, sprinkled with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.