Miso-Glazed Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies
Perfectly seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso-maple sauce, served atop a vibrant medley of sesame-roasted vegetables. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, white miso paste, pure maple syrup 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 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
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Toss 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced carrots with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet; roast at 425°F for 12 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 3: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides generously with miso glaze, then place skin-side down in a cold skillet. Heat skillet over medium-low, cover, and cook for 8 minutes without moving.
- Step 4: Uncover, flip salmon, and brush with remaining glaze. Cook for 4 more minutes until skin is crispy and salmon reaches 125°F internally.
- Step 5: Arrange roasted veggies on plates, top with salmon, and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 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 Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies 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 Maple-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to seafood dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
