Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables
A flavorful, restaurant-inspired dish with buttery salmon glazed in savory-sweet miso and crisp-tender vegetables seasoned with ginger and sesame. 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 380 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 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Brush half the mixture over salmon fillets, placing skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Steam broccoli and carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, then transfer to a bowl.
- Step 3: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant, then add steamed vegetables and toss to coat.
- Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until the top is golden and salmon flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle remaining miso glaze over salmon, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately with the ginger vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables 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 Vegetables?
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 Vegetables?
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 Vegetables 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 Vegetables?
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.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
