Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy

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A vibrant dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory honey miso sauce, paired with crisp sesame-sautéed bok choy. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs 6 oz each salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush each generously with the honey-miso glaze.
  2. Step 2: Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, the glaze caramelized and sticky.
  3. Step 3: While salmon bakes, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 sliced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 halved baby bok choy to the skillet cut-side down and sear for 3 minutes until the edges start to crisp, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over bok choy and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced scallions, tossing gently.
  6. Step 6: Serve the honey-miso glazed salmon atop the sesame bok choy, spooning any extra glaze from the baking sheet over the top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

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 Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

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 Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy 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 Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy?

Asian Fusion 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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