Sake-Marinated Salmon with Miso Glaze

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A Japanese-inspired dish honoring the precision of honjozo brewing, where sake's subtle sweetness balances rich salmon and savory miso in a perfect umami glaze. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 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: 25 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk sake, miso paste, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a shallow dish until smooth. Add 1 tsp sesame oil and stir to combine.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the marinade, ensuring fillets are fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes (adhering to the 'less than one-tenth' ratio principle from honjozo brewing).
  3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, shaking off excess, and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon gently, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 3-4 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon to a plate. Pour marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Spoon glaze generously over salmon fillets.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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