Miso-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Lemon

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Salmon fillets brushed with a savory miso-sesame glaze, then baked to perfection with a bright lemon finish. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet with miso mixture and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
  3. Step 3: Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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