Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice
Aug 22
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Honey garlic glazed salmon with steamed jasmine rice is a delicious, balanced meal perfect for busy nights. The sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze enhances the flavor of tender baked salmon, served atop aromatic jasmine rice with steamed broccoli. It's simple to prepare, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes—a dish sure to please everyone.
Honey garlic glazed salmon with steamed jasmine rice is a wholesome, flavorful meal ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This dish marries the natural richness of salmon with a balanced, sweet-savory glaze made from honey, garlic, and soy sauce. The glaze caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, enveloping the fish in enticing, sticky goodness. Paired with light and fragrant steamed jasmine rice and a side of steamed broccoli, this complete meal is packed with nutrition. The salmon is first quickly seared to lock in juices and develop a crispy skin, then finished in the oven under a generous glaze. Honey gently sweetens, while fresh garlic and ginger lend depth and warmth, and soy sauce brings umami complexity. Steamed rice perfectly absorbs the extra sauce, making each bite delicious. The final touch of green onions and sesame seeds adds freshness and a subtle crunchy texture, keeping the dish vibrant and inviting. This approachable recipe requires little prep, cooks in under 30 minutes, and is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets — 4 (about 170g each)
- Honey — 3 tablespoons
- Soy sauce — 3 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves (minced) — 3
- Fresh ginger (grated) — 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Jasmine rice — 1 cup (uncooked)
- Broccoli florets — 2 cups
- Sesame seeds — 1 teaspoon
- Green onions (sliced) — 2
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
3. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy.
5. Flip salmon, pour the honey-garlic glaze over the fillets, and transfer the skillet to the oven.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze has thickened.
7. Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
8. Steam broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
9. Serve salmon over steamed jasmine rice, drizzle with extra glaze from the pan, and arrange broccoli on the side.
10. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.