Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso Glaze and Sesame Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A savory pan-seared salmon topped with a sweet miso glaze served over fluffy sesame rice for a satisfying meal. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 480 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
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth to make the miso glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and brush each fillet with 2 tbsp miso glaze. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Serve the glazed salmon over the sesame rice and sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions on top for freshness.