Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Steamed Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Pan-seared salmon glazed with savory miso paste, served over vibrant steamed broccoli and snap peas with a toasted sesame drizzle. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, rice vinegar 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil until smooth.
2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry, then rub 1 tbsp of the miso mixture onto each fillet. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
3. Step 3: Steam broccoli and frozen snap peas over boiling water for 5 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
4. Step 4: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add steamed vegetables and 1 tbsp soy sauce, tossing until coated and heated through.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Step 6: Drizzle remaining miso mixture over salmon, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and black pepper. Serve immediately with steamed vegetables.