Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Ginger Glaze and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory miso and ginger sauce, served atop sautéed sesame spinach for a balanced and flavorful meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 3 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth to form the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon fillets and brush the top generously with half of the miso ginger glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 2 tsp sesame oil and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 6 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and toss for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green. Remove from heat.
6. Step 6: Plate the glazed salmon on a bed of sesame garlic spinach and drizzle with remaining miso ginger glaze. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.