Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans
Salmon fillets with a savory-sweet miso glaze, paired with fluffy rice and crisp-tender green beans. This japanese-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
- 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup, cooked rice
- 1 cup, trimmed green beans
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 2: Brush miso glaze over salmon fillets and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4: Steam 1 cup green beans for 5 minutes until bright green. Sauté with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve salmon with steamed rice and sautéed green beans, drizzling any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon and sprinkling with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans 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 Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans?
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 Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans 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 Steamed Rice and Sautéed Green Beans gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
