Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

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Salmon fillets baked with a savory-sweet miso glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs pounds salmon fillets, tablespoons white miso paste, tablespoon rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

★ 3.3 (9 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth. Place 1.5 pounds salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Brush miso glaze evenly over salmon, leaving the skin exposed. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is just opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 4 thinly sliced scallions over the salmon. Serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon with Sesame and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 with Sesame and Scallions?

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 pounds salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Baked Salmon with Sesame and Scallions?

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 with Sesame and Scallions 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 with Sesame and Scallions?

Japanese 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.

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