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Honey Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach

Easy Honey Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach That Wows

Discover irresistible Honey Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach, a flavor-packed dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Glaze
  • 2 fillets Salmon fresh, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Honey natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce savory depth
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil neutral oil for searing
For the Sesame Spinach
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil for nutty aroma
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds for crunch
  • 1 pinch Salt to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

For the Glaze & Salmon
  1. In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Warm 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place seasoned fillets skin-side down; cook 3–4 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
  4. Pour honey-soy mix over fish, reduce heat to medium, and spoon glaze onto fillets for another 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer salmon to a plate and let rest 2 minutes so the glaze sets into a glossy finish.
For the Sesame Spinach
  1. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in another skillet over medium heat; add fresh spinach and toss until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over greens, season lightly with salt, and toss for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra sesame seeds or sliced green onions for a fresh bite.

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