Pan-Seared Miso Salmon with Scallion and Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Tender salmon fillets glazed with a savory miso marinade and served with a fresh scallion and ginger dipping sauce. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 35 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 350 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger until smooth to create the marinade.
Step 2: Coat 4 salmon fillets evenly with the miso marinade and let them rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 4: Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: While the salmon cooks, combine 3 thinly sliced scallions with 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl to make the scallion sauce.
Step 6: Serve the salmon topped with the scallion and ginger sauce, spooning any extra marinade from the pan over the fish for added flavor.