Charcoal-Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Rich salmon fillets grilled over charcoal and brushed with a savory-sweet miso glaze, garnished with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger until smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with skin on and brush both sides lightly with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium heat with glowing embers and arrange the salmon skin-side down directly over the heat.
Step 4: Grill the salmon for 4 minutes, then carefully flip and brush the flesh side generously with the miso glaze. Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze caramelizes lightly.
Step 5: Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over each fillet before serving.