One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli
Salmon fillets glazed in savory miso sauce, served atop lightly steamed broccoli for a balanced, no-fuss weeknight meal. This japanese-inspired one pot ready in about 25 minutes pairs ounces each salmon fillets, tablespoons miso paste, tablespoon rice vinegar 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, 6 ounces each salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 2 tablespoons miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a bowl.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until bright green.
- Step 3: Stir miso mixture into skillet, then place 4 salmon fillets on top of broccoli. Spoon sauce over salmon. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli?
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 ounces each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli?
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 One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
What goes well with One-Pot Miso Salmon with Steamed Broccoli?
Japanese one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
I made this for my husband and he said it was the best salmon he's ever had!
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The miso sauce was flavorful without being too salty.
- ★★★★★
This was so easy and delicious! My family loved the salmon and broccoli.
