Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans

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Salmon fillets glazed with a savory miso sauce, pan-seared until caramelized, served alongside crisp sautéed green beans tossed with toasted sesame. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs skin on (6 oz each) 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 420 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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 to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush the miso glaze evenly over the skin side and top. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fish is cooked through but still moist.
  5. Step 5: While salmon cooks, heat another skillet over medium heat and add 12 oz trimmed green beans, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp toasted sesame oil over green beans, tossing with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  7. Step 7: Serve salmon immediately atop the sesame green beans.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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