Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Drizzled Bok Choy
Salmon fillets with umami miso glaze, served atop tender bok choy with a nutty sesame finish. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 25 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 380 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 400g salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 300g bok choy
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C. Pat salmon dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl. Brush evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Slice bok choy into 2 cm pieces, discarding tough stems. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Step 4: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bok choy and garlic, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and cook for 1 minute more.
- Step 5: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until flaky. Serve salmon over bok choy with extra miso glaze spooned on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Drizzled Bok Choy 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-Drizzled Bok Choy?
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 salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Drizzled Bok Choy?
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-Drizzled Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sesame-Drizzled Bok Choy 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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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
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Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.