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Quick Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe with Sesame Bok Choy

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A quick and easy honey garlic glazed salmon served with crunchy sesame bok choy, perfect for a flavorful and wholesome weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless depending on preference
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil (for searing)
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or local honey works best for flavor)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium for less saltiness)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (for thickening)
  • 1 pound baby bok choy, halved lengthwise and washed well
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a small saucepan, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until glaze is glossy. Remove from heat and keep warm. (10 minutes)
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and salmon is halfway cooked. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until just opaque in center. Remove from pan and spoon warm glaze over each fillet. (10 minutes)
  4. While salmon cooks, heat toasted sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved bok choy cut side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but still crisp. Flip, add soy sauce, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. (8 minutes)
  5. Arrange glazed salmon fillets on plates with sesame bok choy alongside. Drizzle any remaining glaze on top if desired. (2 minutes)

Notes

Keep heat moderate when reducing glaze to avoid burning. Do not overcrowd pan when searing salmon. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Start bok choy as salmon cooks to finish simultaneously. Let salmon rest 5 minutes after glazing for better flavor. Glaze can be prepared ahead and reheated gently. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Oven-baking option: roast salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, brush glaze last 3 minutes.

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