By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
354 cal · 20 min
Sweet Sesame Ginger Salmon
Recipe GLPRaf5a18731401b8
Pan-seared salmon fillets finished with a vibrant sweet and spicy glaze made from fresh ginger, honey, sesame chili oil, and apple cider vinegar. The fish is gently cooked through and topped with a caramelized, flavorful coating. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, this elegant dish delivers complex flavors in minimal time.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame chili oil
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons raw honey
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
4 salmon fillets (5-6 ounces each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sesame chili oil, grated ginger, honey, and gluten-free soy sauce until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add a light coating of oil if needed.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the hot skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes until the bottom is golden and the fish is opaque halfway up. The internal temperature should reach 145°F when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the flesh is opaque throughout and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
Pour the prepared glaze over the cooked salmon fillets in the skillet. Increase the heat to high and let the glaze bubble and coat the fish for 1–2 minutes, spooning it over the top to caramelize the surface.
Transfer the glazed salmon to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Salmon and basic pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and ginger are readily available at all major Charlotte chains including Harris Teeter and Food Lion, with no forced special trips. The 20-minute claim is honest for a simple pan-seared fish dish, though that assumes salmon is already thawed. Cost per serving runs roughly $8–10 depending on salmon price, making it a weeknight splurge rather than budget-friendly, and the dish doesn't reheat well—leftover salmon turns dry and mushy. It's quick enough for a busy family and requires only one pan and attention at the stove, but it's a same-night meal with no second-day appeal.
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