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Honey soy glazed salmon

Honey soy glazed salmon is a main course for 6 people, ready in 45 minutes with 25 minutes of active work. The glaze and vegetables are prepped in the morning, so only the cooking is left once guests arrive. It's very easy to pull off, costs €7.40 per person, and the trick is brushing the salmon twice to build that glossy, caramelized finish.

A glazed salmon that shines and caramelizes, with crisp vegetables, a real favorite with kids and adults alike.

Honey soy glazed salmon
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
45 min
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€7.40
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

This glazed salmon plays on the contrast between the tender flesh of the fish and the glossy, slightly sticky coating that forms as it cooks. The soy, honey, ginger, and garlic mix delivers a sweet and salty flavor that works for everyone, without any tricky balancing act. The vegetables stay crisp, just quickly seared over high heat, and cut through the richness of the salmon.

It's the kind of dish you serve for a weeknight dinner with friends or a family meal on the weekend, without spending the evening in the kitchen. It works just as well in spring as in the height of summer, and still holds its own in fall with a bowl of warm rice. Kids love it just as much as adults do, which makes it a solid choice when everyone's at the table together.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 2 steps, 20 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 2 steps, 20 min
  4. When it's time to serve 2 steps, 15 min

The day before, there's nothing to do for this dish. In the morning, make the glaze and cut the vegetables, then keep both in the fridge. Just before guests arrive, cook the rice and brush the salmon on its tray. At serving time, roast the salmon and stir fry the vegetables, everything is ready in 15 minutes.

The ingredients

6 people

Fish counter

  • Salmon fillets 900 g

Pantry

  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 6 tbsp
  • Liquid honeyoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Sesame seedsoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Thai riceoften in the pantry 350 g
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp

Fruits and vegetables

  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Broccoli 400 g
  • Carrots 3
  • Red bell pepper 1

Allergens Fish, Soy, Gluten, Sesame

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Mix the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and crushed garlic to make the glaze. 5 min

    Taste it, it should be sweet and salty, not too salty.

  2. Cut the broccoli into small florets, the carrots into sticks, and the bell pepper into strips. 15 min

    Cut all the vegetables the same size for even cooking.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Cook the rice and keep it covered and warm. 15 min

    Add 50 ml more water so it stays moist while being kept warm.

  2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray and brush them with the glaze, then preheat the oven to 200 degrees. 5 min

    Keep half the glaze for brushing again halfway through cooking.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Roast the salmon for 10 minutes, brushing it again halfway through, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. 10 min

    Pop it under the broiler for 1 minute so the glaze caramelizes.

  2. Stir fry the vegetables over high heat in the oil for 4 minutes to keep them crisp, then serve with the rice. 5 min

    A splash of soy sauce at the end is all they need for seasoning.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick salmon fillets of the same thickness so they all cook evenly in the oven.
  • Pat the salmon dry before brushing it, the glaze sticks better to dry flesh and caramelizes more.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables, they should stay crisp to contrast with the tender salmon and rice.

The variations

  • Swap the salmon for cod or pollock, the glaze works just as well with a white fish.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the salmon with firm tofu blocks brushed with the same glaze and roasted in the oven.
  • For kids in a hurry to eat, serve the salmon in small glazed cubes on skewers, with the rice on the side.

What to serve it with

  • Plain Thai rice or vinegared rice
  • Edamame as a starter
  • Green tea or lemon water

Storage

Cooked salmon keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat it gently in the oven so the flesh doesn't dry out. Freezing isn't recommended, it affects the texture of the fish.

Questions about this recipe

Can you make the glaze ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it the day before and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge. It actually blends even better after resting a few hours.

What rice can replace Thai rice?

Basmati or short grain rice both work very well. Avoid overly sticky rice, it would make the dish feel heavy.

How do you know the salmon is cooked just right?

The flesh should stay slightly translucent in the center and flake easily with a fork. Ten minutes at 200 degrees is enough for standard fillets.

Can you double the recipe for more guests?

Yes, simply double the ingredients and use two baking trays so the salmon cooks evenly in a single layer. The oven time stays the same.

Can a honey soy glazed salmon with crisp vegetables and rice be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 2 steps, before the guests arrive, 2 steps, when it's time to serve, 2 steps.

How long does it take to make a honey soy glazed salmon with crisp vegetables and rice?

Allow 45 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in a honey soy glazed salmon with crisp vegetables and rice?

About 560 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a honey soy glazed salmon with crisp vegetables and rice cost?

About €7.40 per person, that's €44.40 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, soy, gluten, sesame. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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