Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Scalloped Potatoes
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet miso sauce, served atop potatoes roasted with sesame seeds until golden and crisp. This japanese-inspired asian (gluten-free, dairy-free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1.5 lbs thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: While potatoes roast, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 4: Remove potatoes from oven, then brush both sides of 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tbsp of the miso glaze.
- Step 5: Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet with potatoes, brush the top of each salmon with the remaining miso glaze, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
- Step 6: Return to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Scalloped Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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-Scalloped Potatoes?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Scalloped Potatoes?
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-Scalloped Potatoes 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.
Is Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Scalloped Potatoes gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, dairy-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This was my family's favorite dish all week! The miso glaze was perfect and the potatoes were creamy.
- ★★★★★
Amazing recipe, very easy to follow. My kids loved the salmon with the sesame potatoes.
- ★★★★☆
The salmon was delicious, but the potatoes took way longer than the recipe said to cook. Slightly undercooked in the middle.
