Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans
Oven-roasted salmon fillets coated in a savory miso glaze paired with crisp-tender sesame-seasoned green beans all cooked on one sheet pan. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 12 oz, trimmed green beans
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp divided salt
- 1/2 tsp divided black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, toss 12 oz trimmed green beans with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Arrange green beans around the salmon on the sheet pan in a single layer.
- Step 5: Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and green beans are tender-crisp.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salmon and green beans before serving for added texture and nutty flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans 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 Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?
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 Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans 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 Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?
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.