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Easy Gourmet Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon

This refined yet simple recipe features perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy skin and a flavorful honey-soy glaze. It offers a restaurant-quality meal that's still easy to prepare at home, with flexibility for beginners or busy cooks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium non-stick skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fish spatula or regular spatula
  • Paper towels
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional)

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 fillets Salmon skin-on, 6 oz / 170g each, center-cut

Condiments

  • 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce [45ml]
  • 2 tablespoons Honey [40g]
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin sweet rice wine, optional [15ml]
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar [15ml]
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil optional [5ml]

Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated [6g]
  • 1 Green onion finely sliced (white and green parts separated), optional
  • 2 cups Baby bok choy or mixed Asian greens optional [200g]

Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tablespoon Neutral oil like grapeseed or canola [15ml]

Baking & Spices

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds optional

Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice optional [185g]

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • If using rice, start cooking it according to package instructions (typically 15-20 minutes).
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and if using, mirin and sesame oil. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onion (if using).
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them, turning to coat. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
  • Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Set aside.

Cooking

  • Remove salmon from marinade, patting dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
  • Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. If you have a thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 130°F (54°C) for medium doneness.
  • In the last minute of cooking, spoon some of the reduced glaze over the salmon.
  • If using bok choy, quickly stir-fry in the same pan after removing salmon, using any leftover glaze in the pan.

Serving

  • Plate the salmon over rice if using. Drizzle with remaining glaze. If using, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onion. Serve with lemon wedges and stir-fried greens on the side if desired.

Notes

This recipe offers a balance of simplicity and gourmet touches, allowing cooks to adjust based on their skill level, available ingredients, and time constraints while still achieving a delicious result.
Keyword Balanced Flavors, easy dinners, Gourmet Salmon, Weeknight Gourmet