Miso-Glazed Maple-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy
A restaurant-worthy salmon dish with a sweet-savory glaze and perfectly tender bok choy, ready in 25 minutes for a vibrant weeknight dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 24 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 385 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 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 heads, trimmed and halved lengthwise bok choy
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk miso paste, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub 2 tbsp of the miso mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 12-14 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy halves cut-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping once. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss to coat.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from oven, brush with remaining miso glaze, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with crispy bok choy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Maple-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy 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 Maple-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy?
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-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy?
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-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy 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.
Is Miso-Glazed Maple-Sesame Salmon with Crispy Bok Choy gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
