Honey Soy Glazed Salmon (Print out)

Tender salmon glazed in honey and soy, served with sesame-infused broccoli for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

# How to Make It:

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 evenly with salt and 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. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip fillets carefully.
05 - Pour honey soy glaze over salmon. Transfer skillet to 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. Blanch broccoli florets for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
07 - Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add blanched broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and season with salt to taste.
08 - Arrange glazed salmon on serving plates over sesame broccoli. Garnish with sliced spring onions and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The entire meal comes together in 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinner actually feels manageable instead of stressful.
  • That honey-soy glaze strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making salmon feel special without any complicated techniques.
  • Sesame broccoli is so good that even people who claim to dislike vegetables will ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step thinking you'll just roast it straight, because that golden crust adds a textural contrast that makes everything taste better and feel more intentional.
  • The glaze will thicken and reduce slightly in the oven, so it doesn't need to be thick when you pour it on, which is something I learned by making it twice in one week.
03 -
  • Buy salmon from a fishmonger if you can instead of pre-packaged, because they'll actually talk to you about which pieces are fresher and cook more evenly.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for about 30 seconds before using them if you have the time, because it wakes up their flavor in a way that makes you wonder why you ever used raw ones.
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