Easy Asian Glazed Salmon for Dinner: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite
A quick and flavorful Asian Glazed Salmon recipe featuring a sticky soy-honey-garlic glaze, perfect for dinner in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on preferred
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
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1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
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In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
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Optional: Mix cornstarch and water, add to glaze, and simmer until thickened.
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Brush glaze over salmon and let marinate for 10–15 minutes (optional).
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Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes or pan-sear for 4–5 minutes per side.
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Broil or sear at the end to caramelize.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
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Substitute maple syrup for honey.
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Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
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Great with rice, noodles, or steamed greens.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.