Miso-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Salmon fillets coated in a savory miso-sesame glaze and roasted alongside crisp asparagus for a restaurant-quality dinner with minimal effort. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 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 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush miso glaze evenly over both sides of each fillet. Sprinkle 2 tbsp sesame seeds over the top and press gently to adhere.
3. Step 3: Arrange 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed) around salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Roast for 12-15 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp.