Honey Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)

Succulent salmon glazed in honey and soy, served with sesame-tossed crisp broccoli for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Honey Soy Glaze

04 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sesame Broccoli

10 - 14 oz broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 spring onions, sliced
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip fillets and remove from heat.
05 - Pour honey soy glaze over salmon fillets. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 7-9 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
06 - While salmon cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
07 - Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add blanched broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and season with salt to taste.
08 - Transfer glazed salmon to serving plates over sesame broccoli. Garnish with sliced spring onions and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into something deeply savory-sweet that tastes like you've been simmering it all day, when really it takes five minutes to whisk together.
  • Crispy salmon skin meets tender flesh, and the broccoli gets these charred edges that feel almost indulgent for a side vegetable.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but honest enough to make on a Tuesday when you're tired and hungry.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry; wet fish won't develop that beautiful golden crust that makes the dish feel worth the effort.
  • The glaze will bubble and slightly reduce in the oven, becoming more concentrated and clingy to the salmon—that's exactly what you want, so don't panic if it looks active.
03 -
  • Make the glaze ahead of time and keep it in the fridge; it comes together faster on cooking day and the flavors have time to meld.
  • If your skillet isn't oven-safe, sear the salmon in the skillet, transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush generously with glaze, and finish in the oven—the result is identical and the cleanup slightly easier.
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