Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sautéed Spinach and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Rich salmon fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, paired with lightly sautéed spinach finished with toasted sesame seeds for a balanced, flavorful dish. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
6 cups fresh spinach
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and brush the miso glaze generously over the top of each fillet. Place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
Step 3: While salmon bakes, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 6 cups fresh spinach and 1/2 tsp salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until spinach is wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Season spinach with 1/4 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve the miso-glazed salmon over or alongside the sautéed spinach for a harmonious meal.