Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon
Salmon fillets with a savory-sweet miso glaze, baked to tender perfection and served with steamed vegetables. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 ounces each) salmon fillets, tablespoons white miso paste, tablespoons honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup, florets broccoli
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Add 2 tablespoons water and whisk until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush miso glaze evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. While baking, steam 1/2 cup broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes). Serve salmon with steamed broccoli.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep tablespoons white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon?
Japanese-Inspired seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The miso glaze is divine. Will make this again and again.
- ★★★★★
My kids devoured this. So flavorful and easy!
- ★★★★★
Loved the glaze! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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