Sake-Marinated Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger

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A restaurant-quality salmon dish featuring a perfectly balanced glaze inspired by traditional Japanese honjozo brewing techniques, with fragrant ginger and a crisp sear. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe (high protein), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sake, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 9 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp sake, 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp finely grated ginger until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush both sides generously with the sake-miso mixture, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (medium-rare), basting occasionally with reserved glaze.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, drizzle with 1 tsp soy sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds while still hot.

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