Miso-Caramel Glazed Salmon with Sesame
A modern twist on salmon with a sweet-savory miso-caramel glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 clove, minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Mix miso paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on a baking sheet. Brush miso mixture evenly over flesh side.
- Step 3: Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 12 minutes until salmon is opaque and glaze is bubbly.
- Step 4: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over salmon while still hot.
- Step 5: Let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow glaze to set.
