Authentic Miso-Glazed Grilled Salmon with Sesame

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Salmon fillets marinated in rich miso paste, grilled to perfection with a nutty sesame finish—honoring Japanese techniques for true umami depth. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs 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 300 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a bowl until smooth, then rub evenly over 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), ensuring full coverage.
  2. Step 2: Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning once, while preheating a grill or grill pan to medium-high (375°F).
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down on the preheated grill, brushing off excess marinade, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the edges are crispy and the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon, brush with remaining marinade, and cook for 3-4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare, then top immediately with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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