Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Salmon fillets pan-seared to a tender finish with a sweet and savory miso-honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets skin-on, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets skin-on
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place 4 skin-on salmon fillets in the skillet skin side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and edges turn opaque.
4. Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and brush the top with half of the miso-honey glaze. Cook for 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze caramelizes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and brush the remaining glaze on top. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.