Honey Soy Glazed Salmon (Print)

Tender salmon glazed in honey soy served with sesame-scented broccoli florets for a vibrant meal.

# Components:

→ 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 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 14 oz)
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. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down 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 boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
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 and top with glazed salmon fillets. Garnish with sliced spring onions and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes just enough to coat your salmon with this addictive sweet-savory finish that makes you want seconds.
  • Dinner comes together in thirty minutes flat, which means you can actually enjoy your evening instead of being tethered to the stove.
  • Sesame broccoli transforms a humble vegetable into something so fragrant and crunchy that even skeptics come back for more.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before searing, otherwise you'll get steam instead of that golden, crispy exterior that makes this dish special.
  • Don't skip the quick ice bath for the broccoli after blanching, it's the difference between vibrant green florets and sad, olive-colored ones.
03 -
  • Bring your salmon to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly throughout without the outside overcooking before the center is ready.
  • If you catch yourself feeling anxious about whether the salmon is done, remember that it continues cooking slightly even after you pull it from the heat, so slightly underdone is actually perfect.
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