Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Roasted Asparagus
Tender salmon fillets brushed with a savory miso glaze roast alongside nutty sesame asparagus for a flavorful and quick seafood dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 4 skin-on salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet skin-side down. Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze.
- Step 3: Toss 1 pound trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange asparagus evenly on the baking sheet around the salmon.
- Step 4: Roast everything for 12-15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through (opaque and flakes easily) and asparagus is tender but crisp.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the salmon and asparagus before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Roasted Asparagus 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 Roasted Asparagus?
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 Roasted Asparagus?
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 Roasted Asparagus 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 Roasted Asparagus?
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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