Miso-Glazed Salmon with Scallion and Sesame Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender salmon fillets coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze served over fluffy sesame-scallion rice make for a flavorful and balanced Japanese meal. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 30 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 450 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: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
3 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar until smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and spread the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet. Place the fillets on a lined baking sheet skin-side down and bake for 12-14 minutes until the salmon is just cooked and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 3: While the salmon bakes, heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a large bowl and toss with 3 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice until evenly coated. Stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant, nutty side.
Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear the salmon skin for 1-2 minutes to crisp it, if desired. Serve the miso-glazed salmon over the sesame scallion rice immediately.