This Broiled Salmon with Honey Sesame Glaze couldn’t get any easier. A quick marinade and then under the broiler for 2 minutes for a deliciously, slightly charred, sticky and flavorful dinner. I use baking stoneware for this broiled salmon, but a casserole baking dish also would work for the quick broil and baste to have one tender, sticky salmon dinner.
The kicker for me are the oh so simple charred green onions that the broiled salmon cook on. They add such a fantastic depth of flavor. With the summer heat this only takes a few minutes under the broiler so the kitchen doesn’t heat up. Can’t go wrong there!
I found this beauty in Bon Appétit magazine and made a few tweaks to it, especially bumping the heat up a tad with the red pepper flakes. We were flying up to Portland and I brought along my pile of food magazines to tear through on the flight. I had to make this once I got home it read so easy, quick and tasty.
Not only is it a healthy piece of fish, but the marinade ingredients everyone should have on hand in the pantry.
I’ve since made this 3 times and have used both the red fresno chile and the green jalapeño. When broiled on top they give off a wonderful nuanced heat. The honey and sesame are a perfect foil to that, too. With the thinly sliced garlic almost becoming little garlic chips and the sprinkles of sesame seeds on top I find this packed with flavor, especially sitting on top of the broiled, smoky green onions. I think those are my new favorite main dish accompaniment.
The Broiled Salmon with Honey Sesame Glaze is fantastic fresh from the broiler served with steamed rice or vegetables or allowed to cool completely and served over a cold salad.
Either way I hope you enjoy! If you like this try my Grilled Fish Tacos with Roasted Cranberry Mango Salsa, Lemon Rosemary Grilled Swordfish, or my Mango Salsa on Grilled Swordfish.
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon filet skin on center cut
- 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 1 lemon See Note 1
- 3 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 10-12 green onions scallions
- In a small bowl whisk together the marinade of thin sliced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, honey, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
- Slice the salmon filet into 4 to 6 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over. Press air out of bag and seal. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat broiler. Trim ends off green onions and chop in half. Toss with 2 teaspoons of oil and pinch of salt. Place on a baking stone or lined baking tray and broil until charred slightly for 4 minutes.
- Shake excess marinade from salmon and top the charred green onions, spoon extra marinade over salmon and top with sliced fresno or jalapeño chiles. Place under broiler for 2 minutes until salmon is charred at edges and medium-rare in thickest part.
- Serve with more sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately warm with steamed rice and vegetables or allow to cool and have over salad.
Aren’t charred green onions the best? The flavour is incredible, and teamed with this flavour-packed salmon, i just know this is good. And so easy to whip up!
Super easy and yes, those charred green onions will be making their way into more recipes for sure. 🙂
I always have to do a double take when I see “broiled”. Here in Australia we say “grilled” when you say “broiled” and “BBQd” when you say “grilled”. Whatever its called… it is one of my favourite ways to cook meat without having to warm up the BBQ and go outside. I love doing small ribs this way with an Italian marinade, but I ESPECIALLY love cooking fish this way. Yours sounds absolutely lip smacking with a honey and sesame glaze… and those green onions?! AMAZING.
Just like the seasons are different it always fascinates me how terms are used elsewhere. I believe you guys to be getting near the end of Winter there, if I’m correct, and here it’s Summer! Now I need to know that Italian marinade for your ribs, that sounds delish. Those charred green onions are a new favorite around here, so easy, too. Thanks Amanda!
This looks dreamy, Kevin! I love the play of buttery salmon and the sweetness and heat of the other ingredients. Really terrific for this time of year when I find that I want meals to be simple but packed with flavor!
Thanks Marissa and this works perfectly chilled and in a cold salad for lunch, too. I make a double batch and save some for just that purpose.
You’re right. It couldn’t be easier and the charred red Fresno peppers look fantastic. This is certainly one of those “eat with the eyes first” recipes and my eyes are hungry! GREG
Thanks so much Greg. This is so good cold or hot, love the versatility of salmon. Have a great day, stay cool. 🙂
You had me at charred scallions! Why are they SOOO good?!!? This looks like a brilliantly simply weeknight meal! I will be making a double batch of this for sure!
The charred scallions are so good and beyond easy. Incorporating those more in my meals. BTW, it’s super good chilled and crumble dover a salad, had it last night! 😉 Thanks for stopping by Lindsey.
I’m not a huge fan of salmon (or fish in general) but I have to say this looks incredible. Great recipe Kev!
Actually you inspired me a year or so back with a Thai salmon dish. You were the one who turned me on to Bird’s Eye peppers. 🙂
Interesting way to use the scallions in this one! The thought of charred green onions is making my mouth water…and that honey sesame glaze sounds out of this world. I might still have salmon hanging out in the fridge…I hope so because this needs to show up in my kitchen soon! 🙂
It’s a quick and tasty one Dave, especially when juggling Robbie’s feeding and making sugar cookies. 😉
Salmon is absolutely delicious fish on its own, but this glaze lifts it up to the next level, Kevin! I like the combo of honey, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, so this dish looks and sounds stunning to me. Well done!
Thanks Ben. This sockeye salmon was calling my name! With a a little Asian influence it’s a great meal.
Dude this looks so darn good!
Thanks Matt, actually having the cold leftovers in a salad tonight. Great hot or cold. 🙂
Gahhh! This looks FAB, Kevin!!! I loooove me some salmon, so this is seriously calling my name! SO much to love with this dish! Love that it’s so quick and easy, love the sticky sweet glaze, love that you cooked this ON the scallions and I loooooove that you finished it off with red fresno chile and green jalapeños! I could eat this on repeat for sure!! Absolute perfection, buddy! Pinned! Can’t wait to try this!! Cheers! 🙂
Your comments always make me smile, thanks Chey!
Hi Kevin! This sounds delicious! I picked up two sides of salmon (frozen) on sale a week ago and this is how one of them is going to get cooked! I saw an interesting way to grill salmon between two pieces of pineapple bark that is also on my to do list. Super excited for Nagi’s upcoming event!!
Good morning Dorothy! Hope you guys had a fun weekend. I love this easy salmon and also putting them between pineapple planks on the grill, too. Here’s a link to my version if you like. 🙂
Looking forward to our visit as well. Wish it was sooner!
Hey Kevin! Just printed out your recipe for grilled salmon on pineapple planks. I completely forgot that you posted it (and I commented on it)! Yours is better than the one I found recently and will be the one I use! 🙂
I am so looking forward to our get together too!
There you go!
Those charred green onions must add a lot of flavour! And I’m so happy you bumped up the heat component! High five! Loves my spice! That honey sesame glaze sounds perfect and such a great weeknight meal, Kevin! So great when you make things and you enjoy so much that you make again and again. This one definitely looks like a keeper! Pinned, of course! Have a great week 🙂
Definitely, love the charred green onions and the whites almost get creamy. I probably use red pepper flakes more than black pepper. Just adds another heat level, so good. Thanks Dawn, it looks like you guys were cooking, baking and grilling up a storm this past weekend. Love your IG feed. 🙂
GREAT recipe! totally “my type 🙂 Pinning!
Thanks Nagi! Simple can be tasty and my thoughts are halibut would work well here as well. Need to try that out soon. 🙂