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Honey Garlic Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables

Elina James
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • For the Rice
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups water
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Steamed Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrot slices
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Jasmine Rice : Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Step 2: Steam the Vegetables : While rice cooks, steam broccoli, carrots, and snap peas until tender-crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside.
  • Step 3: Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce : In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and water. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water and stir in.
  • Step 4: Cook the Salmon : Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Step 5: Glaze the Salmon : Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon during the last minute of cooking, spooning it over the fillets to coat evenly. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Plate : Place a portion of jasmine rice on each plate. Top with a salmon fillet and serve with a side of steamed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.