Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice

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Succulent salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory miso glaze, grilled to flaky perfection, served over fragrant sesame-scallion rice. This japanese-inspired new year ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin on 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 480 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.

★ 4.4 (9 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Brush the glaze evenly over 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rice with 2 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam covered for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While rice cooks, preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  5. Step 5: Grill the salmon fillets, skin side down, for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp, then flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, stir in 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 3 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
  7. Step 7: Serve the grilled miso-glazed salmon fillets over the sesame-scallion rice immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice 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 Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice?

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 Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice?

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 Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice 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 Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice?

Japanese new year 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.

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