Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger
A true Japanese-inspired dish where sustainably sourced salmon is glazed with house-made miso paste and honjozo rice wine, balancing umami with bright pickled ginger accents. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 28 minutes pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, honjozo rice wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp honjozo rice wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honjozo rice wine, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger in a bowl until smooth. Brush half the mixture over salmon fillets, then marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tsp toasted sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until crisp. Flip, brush with remaining miso glaze, and cook 3 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, simmer remaining miso glaze with 1 tbsp soy sauce for 2 minutes until thickened and glossy. Drizzle over salmon and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tbsp pickled ginger strips.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger take to make?
Total time is about 28 minutes (20 min prep + 8 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 Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger?
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 salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger?
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 Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Honjozo Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 8-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
