Miso-Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli
Salmon fillets coated in savory-sweet miso glaze, served over nutty soba noodles with tender broccoli. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 40 minutes pairs skin-on 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 580 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, honey, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook 5 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add salmon skin-side down and cook 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more; brush with half the miso glaze.
- Step 4: Add broccoli to skillet with 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam 4-5 minutes until bright green. Stir in soy sauce and remaining miso glaze.
- Step 5: Toss cooked soba noodles with broccoli mixture. Divide onto plates, top with salmon, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 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 Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli?
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 skin-on salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli?
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 Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Steamed Broccoli?
Japanese asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect balance of sweet and savory—made for a special dinner.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My kids asked for seconds on the salmon.
- ★★★★☆
Salmon was slightly bland despite the miso glaze; broccoli steamed perfectly though.
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