Easy Honey Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame
A delightful salmon dish glazed with honey and soy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Salmon
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 slice Lemon wedge (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
- Heat Up the Pan: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Salmon: Lay the fillets skin-side down and sear for about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and Glaze: Gently flip the salmon and pour the remaining glaze over the top. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish Delightfully: Remove the salmon from the pan and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
- Serve with a Citrus Twist: Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
Serve with a side of steamed jasmine rice or quinoa, and consider a colorful vegetable medley for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg