Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Charred Asparagus

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Salmon fillets brushed with a sweet-savory miso glaze and grilled alongside tender asparagus with smoky edges. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 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 420 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 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 sake, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and brush each generously with the miso glaze; let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 375°F) and oil the grates.
  5. Step 5: Place the asparagus on the grill perpendicular to the grates and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender with charred spots.
  6. Step 6: Grill salmon fillets skin side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just opaque and flaky.
  7. Step 7: Remove salmon and asparagus from the grill and serve together while warm for a balanced, flavorful meal.

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