Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens
Perfectly seared salmon with a savory-sweet miso glaze, served atop tender baby bok choy and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality dinner in 25 minutes. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 29 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin 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
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 12 oz, trimmed baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub skin side with 1/2 tsp salt. Place skin-side down in a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Whisk miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Brush half over salmon, leaving skin exposed. Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3: Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bok choy, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until leaves wilt and stems soften, stirring occasionally. Toss in sesame seeds and cook 1 minute more until golden.
- Step 4: Plate salmon with bok choy, spooning remaining miso glaze over top. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens take to make?
Total time is about 29 minutes (15 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 Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens?
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 Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens?
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 Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens 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 Salmon with Crispy Sesame Greens 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 frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 14-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
