Pan-Fried Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

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Tender salmon fillets pan-fried and finished with a savory miso glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with skin on, then brush the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and the fillet is cooked about two-thirds through.
  5. Step 5: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the salmon is cooked through (internal temp 125-130°F for medium).
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.

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