Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

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Salmon fillets pan-seared with a savory miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a bright umami-packed meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood 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 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: 10 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 soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and brush the miso glaze generously over the flesh side of each fillet.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip carefully and cook another 2-3 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and the salmon is just cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon to plates, sprinkle with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp fresh lemon juice over each fillet for brightness and serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.

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