Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and coated with a flavorful ginger-soy glaze for an easy dinner option.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets, 6 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Glaze

04 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - Lemon or lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl; whisk until thoroughly mixed.
03 - Preheat a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; add a small amount of neutral oil if desired.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp.
05 - Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the glaze evenly over the salmon, and spoon the sauce over the fillets while cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through and glaze thickens.
07 - Remove fillets from heat and plate immediately, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over each piece.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions atop the salmon, and serve with lemon or lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The glaze comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Pan-searing gives you crispy skin without turning on the oven
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost too easy
02 -
  • Dry your salmon like your life depends on it or the skin will steam instead of crisp
  • The glaze thickens fast in the last minute so do not walk away
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • A fish spatula makes flipping much easier than a regular spatula
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