Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Bok Choy
A restaurant-quality salmon dish with a sweet-savory miso glaze and tender bok choy, ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup. This japanese-inspired seafood 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 390 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
- 12 oz Salmon Fillets
- 2 tbsp White Miso Paste
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 12 oz Bok Choy
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth. Pat salmon dry and brush generously with miso mixture, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes until edges are crisp and center is just opaque.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add bok choy and soy sauce, tossing until wilted and coated (about 3 minutes). Stir in sesame seeds.
- Step 5: Serve salmon topped with roasted bok choy and drizzle any pan juices from salmon over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger 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-Ginger 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-Ginger 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-Ginger 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Bok Choy?
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
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
