Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Noodles
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over chewy sesame noodles and topped with pickled vegetables for a balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. This japanese-inspired grilling ready in about 40 minutes pairs salmon fillets, skin-on, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 oz ramen noodles
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pickled radishes
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk miso, mirin, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, skin-side down.
- Step 3: Place salmon on the baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes, or until flaky and golden. Remove and let rest.
- Step 4: Cook ramen noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. Toss with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
- Step 5: In a saucepan, heat vegetable broth until simmering. Add the cooked noodles and stir to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with pickled radishes, green onions, and peanuts.
- Step 6: Serve salmon alongside the noodles, garnished with additional sesame seeds and a drizzle of the miso glaze.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Noodles take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 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 Noodles?
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, skin-on from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Noodles?
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 Noodles 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 Noodles?
Japanese grilling 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
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to grilling dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★★
Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.