Pan-Seared Salmon with Yuzu Soy Glaze and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A vibrant Japanese-inspired dish featuring crispy salmon fillets glazed with a tangy yuzu soy sauce paired with sesame-seasoned spinach. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, yuzu juice, soy sauce 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp yuzu juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp yuzu juice, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until the sugar dissolves; set aside the yuzu soy glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
3. Step 3: Pour the yuzu soy glaze over the salmon in the last 2 minutes of cooking, spooning the sauce onto the fillets until it thickens slightly and coats the fish.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 6 cups fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove spinach from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and toss gently.
6. Step 6: Plate the salmon fillets and spoon the glazed sauce over them. Serve alongside the sesame spinach immediately.