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Easy Honey Garlic Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy

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This Quick Honey Garlic Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy is a simple, flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in under 25 minutes. The salmon gets a gorgeous caramelized glaze from honey and garlic, while the bok choy wilts in sesame oil for a tender, nutty side.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin on or off
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted, for bok choy)
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced (for bok choy)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for bok choy)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for bok choy garnish)
  • Pinch of salt (for bok choy)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside. Mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and halve the bok choy.
  2. Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4 minutes without moving them. Flip the fillets using tongs.
  3. Add the glaze: Pour the honey garlic mixture over the salmon. Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the tops of the fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  4. Cook the bok choy: While the salmon rests, wipe out the skillet or use a smaller pan. Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Place bok choy halves cut-side down in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook for another minute. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Place a bed of bok choy on each plate, top with a salmon fillet, and spoon any remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip drying the salmon for a good sear. Watch the honey glaze as it can burn quickly. Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Cook bok choy at the last minute to keep it tender-crisp. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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