Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice for a comforting Japanese meal. This Japanese 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup short-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear, then combine with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to your rice cooker instructions or simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, then let stand covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and well combined to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon fillets carefully, then spoon the miso glaze evenly over the flesh side. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze occasionally, until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized and shiny.
  5. Step 5: Serve the miso-glazed salmon immediately over the steamed rice, spooning any extra glaze from the pan on top for added richness.

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