Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender salmon fillets brushed with a savory miso glaze, grilled to perfection, and topped with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese 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 320 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 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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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 granulated sugar until smooth and sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush both sides liberally with the miso glaze. Let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until grill marks form and edges begin to crisp, then flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.