Pan-Seared Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and glazed with savory miso sauce, served alongside quick sautéed sesame bok choy. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 450 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: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
3 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound, halved lengthwise bok choy
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 stalks, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey to create the glaze.
Step 2: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush generously with half the miso glaze. Cook an additional 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized. Remove salmon and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 pound halved bok choy and toss for 3-4 minutes until tender crisp.
Step 5: Plate the salmon on a bed of bok choy, drizzle with remaining miso glaze, and garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions.