Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw

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A delicate salmon fillet pan-seared and glazed with savory miso, paired with a refreshing crunchy slaw of pickled daikon and carrots for balance. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp soy sauce to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down. Cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush the miso glaze generously over the flesh side. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup julienned daikon radish and 1 cup julienned carrot in a bowl. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp salt in 1/3 cup rice vinegar.
  5. Step 5: Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to pickle lightly.
  6. Step 6: Plate the salmon fillets and serve alongside the pickled daikon-carrot slaw. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions for freshness.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Daikon Slaw?

Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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