Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice and Steamed Broccoli
Tender salmon fillets brushed with a sweet-savory honey miso glaze, served alongside fluffy sesame rice and crisp steamed broccoli for a balanced meal. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 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 480 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth to create the glaze.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet skin-side down. Brush each fillet generously with the honey miso glaze. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and glaze caramelizes.
- Step 3: While salmon bakes, rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Step 4: Once rice is cooked, stir in 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor.
- Step 5: Steam 4 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 6: Serve the honey-miso glazed salmon over sesame rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice and Steamed Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Rice and Steamed Broccoli?
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 Rice and Steamed Broccoli?
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 Rice and Steamed Broccoli 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 Rice and Steamed Broccoli?
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.
