Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa
Elegant yet simple salmon fillets with a savory-sweet miso glaze, paired with nutty quinoa and crisp-tender broccoli. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 480 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 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 large head, cut into florets broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry, then season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Brush half the mixture over salmon, leaving the rest for later.
- Step 3: Toss 1 large head broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until edges are crisp.
- Step 4: Rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa, then combine with 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Step 5: Brush remaining miso glaze over salmon, then place on a separate baking sheet. Roast salmon for 12 minutes until cooked through.
- Step 6: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork, stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, and serve salmon alongside broccoli and quinoa.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa?
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 Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa?
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 Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa 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 Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa 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
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.