Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Maple Glaze and Wilted Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Salmon fillets glazed in a savory-sweet miso and maple syrup sauce, pan-seared to a caramelized finish and served on a bed of garlicky wilted spinach. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 410 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: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups fresh spinach
3 cloves minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan and cook for 5 minutes without moving until the edges turn crispy and the skin releases easily.
Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush the miso-maple glaze generously over the top. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the glaze thickens and caramelizes.
Step 5: Remove the salmon from the pan and tent loosely with foil.
Step 6: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7: Add 6 cups fresh spinach and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the leaves wilt but remain bright green.
Step 8: Serve the glazed salmon atop the wilted spinach immediately, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the fish.