Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A delicate salmon fillet pan-seared and coated with a savory-sweet miso glaze, accompanied by crisp, tangy pickled daikon radish for balance. This Japanese sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, and mirin 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 "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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup daikon radish, thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp sugar (for pickling)
1 tsp salt (for pickling)
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp sugar; whisk until smooth and set aside as miso glaze.
Step 2: For the pickled daikon, mix 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a heatproof jar; stir until sugar dissolves, then add 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush the tops generously with the miso glaze; cook for another 2-3 minutes until glaze caramelizes slightly and salmon is cooked through but moist.
Step 5: Serve the salmon immediately with a side of the tangy pickled daikon to add a refreshing contrast.