Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy

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Tender pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, served with lightly sautéed bok choy topped with toasted sesame seeds. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin on 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 450 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 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp honey until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon fillets and brush the miso glaze generously over the flesh side. Cook an additional 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In another skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 halved baby bok choy and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the leaves are wilted and stalks are tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Plate salmon on top of bok choy, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 sliced green onion for garnish before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Bok Choy?

Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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