Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies
A vibrant Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender salmon with a sweet-savory miso glaze, honoring the nation's most common Hispanic surname. This japanese-inspired sheet pan ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 380 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Brush 2 tbsp of the miso glaze over each salmon fillet. Arrange 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup carrot sticks around the salmon. Drizzle with 1 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle with 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and vegetables are tender-crisp. Brush remaining glaze over salmon before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies 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 Garcia's Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
Japanese sheet pan 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
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
