Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach
A quick pan-seared salmon fillet glazed with miso and paired with sesame sautéed spinach for a nutritious dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs ounces, skin on salmon fillet, tablespoon white miso paste, tablespoon mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 6 ounces, skin on salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1 tablespoon white miso paste, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Brush this glaze evenly over a 6-ounce salmon fillet skin-side down.
- Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until crispy edges form, then flip and cook 2 more minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 3: Remove salmon and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 minced garlic clove, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and tender.
- Step 5: Serve the miso-glazed salmon atop the sesame spinach and garnish with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 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 Spinach?
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 ounces, skin on salmon fillet from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach?
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 Spinach for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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 Spinach?
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.
