Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Greens

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Tender pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with savory miso sauce, served atop wilted sesame-seasoned greens. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 420 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 soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with salt and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush the tops generously with the prepared miso glaze. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and cover to keep warm. Add 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 cloves minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 5 cups baby spinach and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Step 6: Serve salmon fillets on a bed of sesame greens, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

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