Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Sesame
Salmon fillets baked with a sweet-savory miso glaze and toasted sesame seeds for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 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 380 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
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1.5 lbs salmon fillets skin-side down on sheet. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until smooth. Brush mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 2: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions.
- Step 3: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the glaze to set.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Sesame take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Salmon with Ginger and Sesame?
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 salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Sesame?
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 Ginger and Sesame 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 Salmon with Ginger and Sesame?
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
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
