Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender salmon fillets glazed with savory miso paste, roasted alongside sweet potatoes and crisp asparagus for a balanced weeknight dinner. This Japanese-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 40 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 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
• 12 oz, trimmed asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp maple syrup until smooth.
2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with 3/4 of the miso mixture. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on another baking sheet. Arrange asparagus around potatoes. Roast for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Drizzle remaining miso mixture over salmon, scatter minced garlic over vegetables, and roast for 12-15 more minutes until salmon is opaque and vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before serving with roasted vegetables.