Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Scallion Rice

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A quick weeknight dinner with tender salmon glazed in umami-rich miso and served over fragrant sesame rice for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This Japanese-inspired one-pot recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 480 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush generously with the miso glaze on the skin side.
  3. Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 6-7 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  5. Step 5: While salmon cooks, toss 1 cup cooked brown rice with 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp sliced scallions. Serve salmon over rice, drizzling with any remaining glaze from the pan and sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds.

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