Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Salmon fillets glazed with miso and served with quick-cooked sesame-ginger vegetables. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas) mixed vegetables
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil and sear salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove salmon and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups mixed vegetables, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 cup water, then return salmon to skillet. Spoon miso glaze over salmon and cook 2 minutes until glaze thickens. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.