Pan-Seared Salmon with Spicy Honey Miso Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A perfect balance of sweet and spicy with tender salmon fillets seared to golden perfection and glazed with a savory honey miso sauce. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced scallions

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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, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sriracha sauce until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and the skin releases easily.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and spoon the prepared honey miso glaze over each fillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and the salmon reaches medium doneness (opaque and flakes easily).
4. Step 4: Remove the salmon from the skillet and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.