Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Butter Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A simple yet elegant salmon dish featuring a rich miso butter glaze that delivers deep umami flavor and a silky finish. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, unsalted butter 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
2 tbsp white miso paste
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon mirin until smooth and well combined; set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the edges are crispy and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 minutes until just cooked through and opaque.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, spoon the miso butter glaze evenly over each fillet, and let it melt and coat the salmon for 1-2 minutes, basting occasionally.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top, and serve immediately.