Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Soy Bok Choy
Salmon fillets glazed with savory miso and honey, served atop tender bok choy with a light soy-sesame dressing. This japanese-inspired grilling (gluten-free, high-protein) ready in about 22 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 heads, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces bok choy
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth. Brush half over salmon fillets, reserving the rest.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until opaque.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, in a separate pan, sauté 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tsp grated ginger in 1 tsp sesame oil for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups sliced bok choy, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Drizzle reserved miso glaze over salmon, top with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve with bok choy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Soy Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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-Soy Bok Choy?
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-Soy Bok Choy?
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-Soy Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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-Soy Bok Choy gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Cooked it for my in-laws and they called it 'restaurant quality'—the sesame soy dressing made everything shine.
- ★★★★★
My husband requested this for dinner three nights in a row—bok choy absorbed all the sauce beautifully.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The salmon was perfectly tender with that sweet miso glaze.
