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A plate featuring a perfectly cooked salmon fillet alongside a colorful medley of steamed vegetables.

Honey Garlic Soy Salmon with Steamed Veggies

This delicious Honey Garlic Soy Salmon recipe is a quick and healthy meal, perfect for any night of the week. Flaky salmon is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and served with vibrant steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin on or off
  • 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables e.g., broccoli florets, asparagus spears, snap peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
For the Honey Garlic Soy Marinade
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow dish or resealable plastic bag
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Steamer basket (optional)
  • Cast-iron skillet (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
  3. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring it's well coated, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a cast-iron skillet with olive oil for pan-searing.
  2. Wash and chop vegetables into similar sizes for even steaming.
  3. Place marinated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-18 minutes until cooked through.
  4. While salmon bakes, steam vegetables using a steamer basket, microwave bag, or a covered pan with water until tender-crisp.
  5. Transfer steamed vegetables to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
Serving
  1. Plate the cooked salmon with the steamed vegetables and garnish with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

For pan-searing, cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.