Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried Greens
Pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory miso sauce paired with vibrant stir-fried greens infused with fresh ginger and toasted sesame. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 360 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 8 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and sear skin-side down for 4 minutes until crispy. Flip and brush tops with half the miso glaze. Cook 3 more minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
- Step 3: Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 8 halved baby bok choy and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss in 2 sliced scallions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve salmon over the greens, drizzling remaining miso glaze on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried Greens 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-Sesame Stir-Fried 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried 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 Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Sesame Stir-Fried Greens?
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.
