Honey Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Succulent salmon glazed with honey and soy, served with sesame-infused crisp broccoli.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 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, approximately 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 well combined.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down if using skin-on and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip fillets carefully.
05 - Pour the honey soy glaze over the salmon fillets. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 7 to 9 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
06 - While salmon cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse under cold running water to halt cooking.
07 - Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add blanched broccoli and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and season with salt to taste.
08 - Divide sesame broccoli among serving plates. Top each portion with a glazed salmon fillet. Garnish with sliced spring onions and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes just enough to create this glossy, restaurant-style finish that makes weeknight cooking feel fancy.
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes—perfect for when you want something healthy but don't have all evening.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and packed with omega-3s, so you feel genuinely good eating it.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt steamed instead of seared, and it changes absolutely everything about the final texture.
  • The glaze can go from caramelized to bitter quickly, so 7-9 minutes is your sweet spot; check around the 7-minute mark if your oven runs hot.
  • Blanching the broccoli before sautéing is the secret that keeps it from turning into mush—this step separates mediocre broccoli from actually good broccoli.
03 -
  • If your skillet isn't oven-safe, no problem—just transfer the seared fillets to your parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with glaze, and bake; you still get the sear plus even cooking.
  • Taste the glaze before it goes on the fish; if it's too salty, add a touch more honey; if too sweet, a splash more vinegar adjusts it instantly.
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