Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & Sesame

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A perfectly balanced Japanese dish featuring succulent salmon glazed with white miso and mirin, served atop a bed of sticky rice with vibrant pickled ginger and toasted sesame seeds. This japanese-inspired asian (gluten-free) ready in about 34 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 420 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.

★ 3.7 (11 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger until smooth and no lumps remain.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush 1 tbsp of the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet, then spread the remaining glaze over the skin side.
  3. Step 3: Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, basting once with reserved glaze after 8 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, toss 1 cup cooked sushi rice with 1 tsp sesame oil until each grain is lightly coated; season with a pinch of salt.
  5. Step 5: Plate rice, top with salmon, drizzle with remaining glaze, then garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 4 thin shiso leaf slices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & Sesame take to make?

Total time is about 34 minutes (20 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 Pickled Ginger & 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 white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & 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 Pickled Ginger & 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.

Is Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & Sesame 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.

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