Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Glazed Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A quick pan-seared salmon served alongside tender carrots glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce for umami richness. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (5 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds carrots
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp, toasted (optional) sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each) evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and edges are opaque. Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 peeled and sliced carrots (1/2-inch rounds). Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Step 4: Stir together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this miso glaze over the carrots in the skillet.
5. Step 5: Cook the carrots and glaze for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and the sauce thickens slightly to coat them.
6. Step 6: Plate the salmon with the miso-glazed carrots, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top if using, and serve immediately.