Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Scallion Soy Sauce

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden finish, topped with a savory-sweet miso glaze and served with scallions drizzled in soy sauce for an umami-packed Japanese-inspired main dish. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 20 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 320 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: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from heat and transfer to plates. Scatter 3 thinly sliced scallions over the top and drizzle with 2 tbsp soy sauce for a fresh, salty finish.

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