Miso-Glazed Lemon Salmon with Crispy Roasted Asparagus
Tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet-savory miso glaze, served over perfectly roasted asparagus with a bright lemon finish. This Japanese-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup, trimmed asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 cup asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 15 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush each with 2 tablespoons of the miso glaze and top with 1 lemon slice per fillet.
- Step 4: Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 5: Serve salmon over roasted asparagus, drizzling with any remaining glaze.








