Pan-Fried Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Salmon fillets pan-fried and brushed with a savory sweet miso glaze, served alongside sautéed sesame spinach. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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: 12 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 oz fresh spinach
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir until smooth to make the miso glaze.
Step 2: Season 2 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush the top side generously with the miso glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
Step 5: Remove salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Add 5 oz fresh spinach and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Season spinach lightly with salt.
Step 7: Serve the glazed salmon on a plate with the sesame garlic spinach, garnished with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.