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Quick Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Fillet Recipe with Easy Ginger Rice

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A fast and flavorful honey soy glazed salmon served with fragrant ginger rice, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 2 cups water or broth, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes to steam.
  2. While rice cooks, mix 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and releases easily. Flip carefully and spoon half the glaze over salmon. Cook another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze frequently to build sticky coating. Salmon should be opaque and flake easily.
  4. Once rice is done, fluff gently with a fork, then stir in remaining glaze (or save some to drizzle on the side). Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Plate ginger rice topped with glazed salmon fillets. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Dry salmon well before searing to achieve crispy skin. Cook glaze on medium-high heat and add it after salmon is mostly cooked to avoid burning. Rinsing rice removes excess starch for fluffier texture. Let rice rest covered off heat to seal in moisture. If glaze thickens too much or burns, add a splash of water to loosen it.

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