Miso-Glazed Grilled Salmon
A savory-sweet Japanese dish with smoky salmon glazed in miso, mirin, and soy sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Salmon fillet, White miso paste, Mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1/2 lb Salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp White miso paste
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 medium Lemon
- 1 tbsp Grilled sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp white miso paste with 1/4 cup mirin and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth. Zest and juice 1 lemon, adding 1 tbsp lemon juice to the glaze. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then brush both sides with the miso glaze. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and the flesh is opaque.
- Step 3: Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of remaining glaze.








