Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey-Miso Glaze and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a sweet honey-miso sauce, served atop sautéed spinach with toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful, nutrient-rich meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 410 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 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste black pepper

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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, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season with black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and brush the top with half of the honey-miso glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 6 cups fresh spinach leaves and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Season with black pepper.
6. Step 6: Plate the spinach and top with salmon fillets. Drizzle remaining honey-miso glaze over the salmon and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.