Honjozo Sake-Infused Miso Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A Japanese-inspired dish where sustainably sourced salmon is glazed with a delicate honjozo sake and white miso caramel, honoring authentic Japanese fermentation techniques. This Japanese-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, honjozo sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp honjozo sake
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2, thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp mirin

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, sake, sugar, rice vinegar, and mirin until smooth and fully dissolved (no lumps should remain).
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush 1 tbsp of the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet, then gently press sesame seeds onto the surface.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until edges are crispy and salmon flakes easily with a fork—internal temperature should reach 125°F (52°C) for medium.
Step 4: While salmon bakes, heat remaining glaze in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 5: Remove salmon from oven and drizzle with the warm glaze. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.