Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey-Miso Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a glossy honey-miso glaze that balances sweet and savory notes. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fresh scallions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp rice vinegar until smooth to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for 2 minutes on the flesh side.
5. Step 5: Brush each fillet generously with the honey-miso glaze and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the salmon.
6. Step 6: Remove salmon from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp sliced fresh scallions, and serve immediately.