Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Scallion and Ginger

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A tender salmon fillet glazed with sweet and savory miso sauce, accented by fresh scallion and ginger for vibrant flavors. This Japanese sushi recipe, ready in about 30 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 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 "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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with paper towels and brush both sides evenly with the miso glaze. Let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and edges are opaque.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and the salmon is cooked through but still moist.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from heat and sprinkle with 3 thinly sliced scallions before serving to add freshness and mild onion flavor.

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