Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Flaky salmon fillets glazed with savory-sweet miso sauce, paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. This Japanese-American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 35 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 385 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 cups (peeled and cubed) sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 1.5 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Brush half over salmon fillets, reserving the rest for basting.
2. Step 2: Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Meanwhile, boil sweet potatoes for 15 minutes until fork-tender; drain and mash with butter, milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Bake salmon in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 12-14 minutes, basting with reserved glaze halfway, until opaque and flaky at the thickest part.