Japanese Miso-Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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A delicate, umami-rich salmon dish with a tangy miso glaze, perfect for an authentic Japanese dining experience. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.2 lbs salmon fillet
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry, then season with salt and pepper. Brush 1 tbsp oil on a baking sheet.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix miso, mirin, sake, soy sauce, sugar, and lemon juice. Place salmon on the sheet, pour glaze over it, and roast for 12-15 minutes until skin is crispy and center is flaky.
Step 3: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice and blanched broccoli.