Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze
A Japanese-inspired dish featuring salmon glazed with a savory miso sauce, reminiscent of traditional honjozo techniques. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, (white) miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp (white) miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp (toasted) sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk miso paste, mirin, sake, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium. Brush salmon with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place on grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until skin is crispy and flesh is opaque.
- Step 3: Brush miso glaze over salmon during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Authentic Honjozo-Style Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to seafood dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better seafood dishes though.
