Miso-Sour Tamarind Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a uniquely tangy miso and tamarind sauce, delivering a balanced sour note. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2, sliced thin 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 tamarind paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crisp and the skin releases easily.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Spoon the prepared miso-tamarind glaze evenly over each salmon fillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the fish.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.