Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & Sesame Rice
A perfectly balanced Japanese dish featuring salmon glazed with authentic white miso, finished with bright pickled ginger and nutty sesame rice for a truly traditional experience. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 35 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 320 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
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 1 cup rice to a boil in 2 cups water, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
- Step 2: Whisk white miso paste, mirin, sake, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish, brush with 1/3 of the miso mixture, and bake at 400°F for 12 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Step 3: Brush remaining miso mixture over salmon, top with pickled ginger and green onions, and broil for 2 minutes until golden. Serve immediately with sesame rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Ginger & Sesame Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 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 Pickled Ginger & Sesame Rice?
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 Pickled Ginger & Sesame Rice?
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 Rice 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 Rice 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
- ★★★★★
Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
