Sticky Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Oven-roasted salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory soy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 280 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil until well combined.
Step 3: Brush the soy glaze generously over the tops of the salmon fillets.
Step 4: Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until cooked through and glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions evenly over the salmon before serving.