Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple-Miso Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A simple pan-seared salmon dish coated in a sweet-savory maple-miso glaze that caramelizes beautifully for a flavorful crust. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, pure maple syrup 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, skin on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp canola 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 pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp rice vinegar until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin on) with paper towels and season the flesh side lightly with black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon carefully and brush the miso-maple glaze generously over the flesh side. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and caramelizes, and the salmon is cooked through but still moist.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with steamed vegetables or rice.