Instant Pot Miso-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Salmon fillets coated in savory-sweet miso glaze, served with tender asparagus in one pot. This Japanese-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, rice vinegar 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 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound asparagus
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until smooth.
Step 2: Place 1 pound trimmed asparagus in Instant Pot, then add 1/4 cup water.
Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets on top of asparagus, then brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze.
Step 4: Secure lid, set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Open lid, carefully remove salmon fillets. Spoon asparagus and sauce over salmon.
Step 6: Garnish with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds before serving.