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Easy Honey Sesame Glazed Salmon Recipe with Perfect Steamed Jasmine Rice

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A quick and simple recipe featuring salmon glazed with a sweet and nutty honey sesame sauce, served alongside perfectly steamed jasmine rice. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish combines bold flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces or 170 grams each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or pure)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice (about 280 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 ½ cups (280 g) jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Transfer rice to a medium saucepan with 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
  4. While rice cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Pat dry salmon fillets with paper towels and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon sesame oil to coat the pan.
  7. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and flesh is about two-thirds cooked.
  8. Flip salmon carefully using a spatula. Pour honey sesame glaze over salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning glaze over fish as it thickens and caramelizes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove salmon from heat once cooked through (internal temperature around 125°F / 52°C for medium).
  10. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over salmon for garnish.
  11. Fluff jasmine rice with a fork and serve alongside glazed salmon, drizzling any extra glaze over the rice.

Notes

If glaze thickens too fast or starts to burn, reduce heat and add a splash of water to loosen it. Let salmon rest off heat for a minute to set glaze without overcooking. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Cauliflower rice can substitute jasmine rice for a low-carb option.

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