Instant Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A speedy pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, served alongside sautéed sesame-seasoned greens. This Japanese-inspired Instant Pot recipe (gluten free), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs 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 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2, minced garlic cloves
3 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2, sliced thinly green onions
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush the tops generously with the miso glaze. Cook another 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
Step 4: Remove salmon from pan and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
Step 5: Add 3 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with black pepper and stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 6: Serve the miso-glazed salmon atop the sesame spinach and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions.