Grilled Miso-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad
Tender salmon fillets marinated in miso and grilled, served alongside a refreshing soba noodle salad with crisp vegetables and sesame dressing. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 55 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 450 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and coat evenly with the miso marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 8 ounces soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Step 5: Add the cooled soba noodles to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Step 6: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred on the edges.
- Step 7: Serve the grilled salmon atop the soba noodle salad immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Miso-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (40 min prep + 15 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-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Miso-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle 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-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle 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-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle 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.
