Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

Salmon fillets seared to a caramelized finish with a sweet-savory miso glaze, paired with a bright ginger-soy dressing to enhance the umami flavors. This Japanese seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, and mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 mirin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced thinly green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth to create the miso glaze.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and spread a thin layer of the miso glaze evenly over the skin side of each fillet. Let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and edges turn opaque.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and glaze caramelizes.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 2 sliced green onions to make the ginger-soy dressing.
6. Step 6: Plate salmon fillets and drizzle with ginger-soy dressing, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.