Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Ginger Glaze and Bok Choy

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A Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender salmon pan-seared to a golden finish, glazed with a savory miso-ginger sauce, and served alongside sautéed bok choy. This Japanese-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth to create the miso-ginger glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season lightly with salt. Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush the tops generously with half of the miso-ginger glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized. Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp oil if needed and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 4 halved baby bok choy and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  5. Step 5: Serve salmon atop sautéed bok choy, brushing remaining miso-ginger glaze over the salmon. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.

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