Miso-Glazed Fresh Salmon with Sesame Scallions
Elegant salmon fillets glazed in a savory-sweet miso sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a restaurant-quality dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 24 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced (green parts only) scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish. Brush generously with miso glaze, then spread remaining sauce over top.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. While baking, toast 1 tbsp sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from oven, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Fresh Salmon with Sesame Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 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 Fresh Salmon with Sesame 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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Fresh Salmon with Sesame 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 Fresh Salmon with Sesame 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 Fresh Salmon with Sesame 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
