Seared Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory miso sauce, finished with a sesame-soy dressing and scallions. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth to make the miso glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush the top side generously with the miso glaze. Let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Place the salmon fillets, glaze side down, in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving until the glaze forms a caramelized crust.
Step 5: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Step 6: Remove salmon from the skillet and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.