Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables
A celebration-worthy dish featuring tender salmon with umami miso glaze and vibrant pickled vegetables. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs (5 oz each), skin-on Salmon fillets, White miso paste, Sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 (5 oz each), skin-on Salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp White miso paste
- 2 tbsp Sake
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 cup, julienned Carrots
- 1 cup, julienned Daikon radish
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl. Pat salmon fillets dry, then brush generously with miso glaze, leaving skin-side down.
- Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 cup julienned carrots and daikon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with pickled vegetables and drizzle with pan juices. Garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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 Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables?
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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables?
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 Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables 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.
What goes well with Bon Festival Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Vegetables?
Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
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Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
