Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Juicy salmon fillets brushed with a savory-sweet miso glaze and served with a bright sesame-soy dressing for an umami-packed main course. 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 sliced thin green onions
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper

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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.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets 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. Lightly oil the grates.
Step 4: Grill salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and caramelized.
Step 5: While salmon cooks, whisk together 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 6: Transfer grilled salmon to plates, drizzle with the sesame-soy dressing, and sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.