Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory miso sauce, pan-seared to develop a caramelized crust and garnished with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs 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 320 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 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush each liberally with the miso glaze on the skin side.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the glaze caramelizes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and transfer to plates. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.