Miso-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus & Ginger
Perfectly seared salmon with a sweet-savory miso glaze, paired with crisp-tender asparagus and fresh ginger notes. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 bunch (about 12 oz) asparagus
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until smooth.
- Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 3: Brush miso glaze evenly over salmon, then arrange 1 bunch (12 oz) trimmed asparagus around the fish. Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/2 tsp soy sauce.
- Step 4: Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque in the center and asparagus is tender-crisp. Baste with pan juices halfway through cooking.
- Step 5: Transfer salmon to a plate. Spoon asparagus and pan sauce over the top. Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.








