Miso-Crusted Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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A flavorful salmon fillet with a miso crust, finished with a sweet and tangy ginger glaze. This Japanese-American-inspired seafood 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-American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, 6 oz each, skin-on salmon fillets
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil to form a paste.
Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on) dry. Spread miso mixture evenly over top of each fillet. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over miso.
Step 3: Place salmon on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. While baking, combine 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Drizzle glaze over salmon before serving.