Stovetop Pan-Roasted Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Tender salmon fillets pan-roasted to golden perfection and glazed with a savory ginger soy reduction. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, canola oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with skin on and season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a 10-inch nonstick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until skin is crisp and edges opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 2 more minutes until just cooked through; transfer to a warm plate.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Spoon the ginger soy glaze over the salmon and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.