Grilled Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad

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An elegant seafood dish featuring grilled salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory miso-maple glaze, paired with a refreshing sesame and scallion salad. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, white miso paste, pure maple syrup 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: 10 min Cook: 10 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 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and brush each side generously with the miso-maple glaze.
  3. Step 3: Grill salmon fillets skin side down for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through but still moist.
  4. Step 4: While grilling, toss 4 thinly sliced scallions with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds to make a simple salad.
  5. Step 5: Serve the grilled salmon topped with the sesame-scallion salad and black pepper (1/2 tsp) with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over for brightness.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad?

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-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad 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-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Salad?

Japanese seafood 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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