Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Japanese-inspired salmon fillets coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, served atop perfectly steamed seasonal greens for a balanced meal. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 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 400 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 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/4 cup, chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
2. Step 2: Place the 4 salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish, then brush the miso mixture evenly over each fillet. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Steam the 2 cups fresh spinach in a steamer basket over simmering water for 3-4 minutes until tender but vibrant green.
4. Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets (misoside up) and cook for 4-5 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and salmon is opaque and flaky.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon atop the steamed spinach, topped with 1/4 cup chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.