Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli
Savory-sweet salmon with a rich miso glaze, paired with vibrant sesame-seasoned broccoli for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 30 minutes. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each, skin-on) 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 360 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 (5 oz each, skin-on) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 16 oz (cut into florets) broccoli
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl until smooth. Pat salmon dry, then brush generously with miso mixture on skin side.
- Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, steam broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Toss with 1/2 tsp sesame oil, minced garlic, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
- Step 4: Drizzle remaining miso glaze over salmon, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately with sesame broccoli.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Sesame Broccoli?
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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli?
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 Sesame Broccoli 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli?
Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to seafood dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
