Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Slaw

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Perfectly seared salmon with a sweet-savory miso glaze, served alongside a crunchy, refreshing slaw with ginger and sesame for a balanced, restaurant-quality dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on 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.

★ 3.4 (8 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry and rub the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet, pressing gently to adhere. Let sit for 10 minutes while preheating oven.
  3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until cooked through.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, combine 1 medium julienned carrot, 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to soften the cabbage.
  5. Step 5: Transfer salmon to a plate and top with extra glaze. Serve immediately with 1 cup sesame-ginger slaw sprinkled with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Slaw?

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-Ginger Slaw?

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 Slaw 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-Ginger Slaw?

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.

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