Pan-Roasted Salmon with Miso Glaze and Wilted Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Tender salmon fillets pan-roasted with a savory miso glaze, served atop a bed of garlicky wilted spinach for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Japanese seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, and honey 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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, skin on
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removed
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp rice vinegar until smooth to create the miso glaze.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets with skin on. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden brown.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush the top with half of the miso glaze. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is sticky and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Add 6 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
7. Step 7: Serve the glazed salmon fillets over the bed of wilted spinach, garnished with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.