Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to crisp skin, glazed with a sweet-savory miso-maple sauce, paired with toasted sesame green beans. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each, skin on) salmon fillets, white miso paste, maple syrup 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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets on both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and brush each fillet with half of the miso-maple glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is sticky.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and blistered.
  6. Step 6: Toss green beans with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and season with a pinch of salt. Serve salmon atop green beans, drizzling remaining glaze over the top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Sesame Green Beans?

Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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