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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon Recipe with Easy Sesame Bok Choy Sides

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A quick and tasty honey sriracha glazed salmon paired with crisp, garlicky sesame bok choy, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or local honey)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound baby bok choy (about 4–5 heads), halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then lightly season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Sear the salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to develop a crisp crust.
  4. Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon and pour half of the honey sriracha glaze over the top. Cook another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon occasionally, until the fish is just cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Add a splash of water if glaze thickens too fast.
  5. Cook the sesame bok choy: While the salmon finishes, heat toasted sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add the halved bok choy cut-side down and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to get some color.
  7. Flip the bok choy, drizzle soy sauce over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes to finish.
  8. Plate and serve: Arrange the glazed salmon on plates with a generous helping of sesame bok choy. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking salmon or bok choy; cook in batches if needed. Keep an eye on the glaze to prevent burning. Adjust sriracha amount to taste. Use tamari for gluten-free option. For a citrus twist, add fresh lime juice before serving.

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