Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a savory-sweet miso and maple glaze, garnished with fresh scallions. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 4: Flip the salmon and immediately brush the top with half of the miso-maple glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked to medium (opaque and flakes easily).
Step 5: Remove salmon from heat, brush with remaining glaze, and sprinkle 3 thinly sliced scallions on top. Serve immediately.