Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach

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A Japanese-inspired dish featuring pan-seared salmon glazed with savory miso and served atop wilted sesame spinach for a balanced meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 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

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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, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush each generously with the miso glaze. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and glaze caramelizes. Remove and keep warm.
  5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Add 6 cups fresh baby spinach and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but bright green. Season with black pepper to taste.
  7. Step 7: Serve salmon fillets on a bed of sesame spinach and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top.

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