Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon (Print Version)

Pan-seared salmon with a sweet ginger and soy glaze for a quick, flavorful dinner.

# What You'll 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Whisk soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until blended.
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 skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until skin is crisp.
05 - Turn salmon over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour glaze over fillets and spoon sauce continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze thickens slightly.
07 - Remove from heat. Plate salmon and drizzle with additional glaze. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and citrus wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze gets glossy and caramelized in minutes, making you look like you've been cooking all day.
  • Salmon cooks through so fast that you can pull together an impressive dinner faster than takeout arrives.
  • That crispy skin is the payoff for everything—it's where the magic actually lives.
02 -
  • Don't flip the salmon early—those first 4 minutes are non-negotiable if you want crispy skin instead of rubbery skin.
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so if it seems thin in the pan, it will be perfect on the plate.
03 -
  • If your glaze is too sweet, add another splash of rice vinegar; if it's too sharp, a touch more honey balances it out.
  • Room-temperature salmon fillets cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge—pull them out 5 minutes before you start cooking.
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