Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Soy Glaze and Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a savory miso-soy sauce served over fragrant scallion-infused steamed rice. This Japanese sushi recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, and soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pieces salmon fillets, 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups short grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 3 stalks scallions, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups short grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear, then combine with 2 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook rice until tender, about 18 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in 3 finely sliced scallions.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp granulated sugar until smooth and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets, skin side down, and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush the top with half of the miso-soy glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning remaining glaze over salmon once more, until fish is just cooked through and glaze is slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon over the scallion rice, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for nutty crunch.