Authentic Miso-Glazed Salmon with Shiso and Pickled Ginger

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Perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a traditional miso glaze, served with delicate shiso leaves and a zesty pickled ginger relish for an authentic Japanese dining experience. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth and evenly blended.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then brush both sides generously with the miso glaze mixture.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: While salmon cooks, mix 1/4 cup pickled ginger with 1 tsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt to create a bright relish.
  7. Step 7: Serve salmon immediately with a sprinkle of 4 shiso leaves and a dollop of pickled ginger relish.

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