Pan-Roasted Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to perfection and glazed with a savory-sweet miso and maple sauce for a rich umami finish. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets with skin, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 with skin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 2 minutes more until just cooked through; transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp soy sauce until smooth.
5. Step 5: Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and pour miso-maple glaze into the pan; cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
6. Step 6: Spoon glaze generously over the salmon fillets and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.