Authentic Miso-Marinated Salmon with Yuzu

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A delicate, umami-rich salmon dish with a zesty yuzu finish, inspired by traditional Japanese culinary techniques. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, white miso paste, yuzu zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 1, 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin, and 1 tsp yuzu zest. Place 4 oz salmon fillet in a ziplock bag and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, pat dry, and place in skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Cook soba noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and toss with 1 tsp soy sauce. Garnish with remaining yuzu zest and serve with salmon.

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