Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Kale
Tender salmon fillets glazed in a savory-sweet miso mixture, served atop vibrant kale sautéed with garlic and toasted sesame seeds for a nutrient-rich meal that supports energy balance. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, coconut aminos 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cups (chopped) kale
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 (zested and juiced) lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp water, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with 1 tbsp of the miso glaze.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add salmon skin-side down and cook for 3 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
- Step 4: Flip salmon, transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F, and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and glaze is bubbling.
- Step 5: While salmon bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 6: Add 4 cups chopped kale to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Step 7: Stir in 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice; cook for 1 minute more until flavors meld.








