Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Salmon fillets brushed with a savory miso glaze, grilled to perfection and topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an umami-packed seafood dish. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
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, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush both sides generously with the miso glaze. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush grates with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges begin to crisp and grill marks appear.
Step 5: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6: Transfer salmon to serving plates and sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions before serving immediately.