Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Ginger Scallion Sauce

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Crispy-skinned salmon fillets glazed with savory miso and topped with a fresh ginger scallion sauce for an umami-packed meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with skin on. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges start to brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush the tops generously with the miso glaze. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and salmon is just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 4 thinly sliced green onions, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl to make the ginger scallion sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve the glazed salmon topped with a spoonful of the fresh ginger scallion sauce for bright contrast.

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