Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso and maple sauce served atop garlic wilted spinach for a nutritious, flavorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, pure maple syrup 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 "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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side down in the pan. Sear for 5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush the miso-maple glaze generously over each fillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze caramelizes.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 6 cups fresh baby spinach and 1 tbsp lemon juice, stirring continuously until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon fillets over the wilted spinach immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Seared Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach?

Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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