Soy-Glazed Salmon with Miso Eggplant Donburi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory soy sauce paired with tender miso-glazed eggplant served over steamed rice. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds eggplants
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 sliced, for garnish green onions
4 cups, cooked steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden and tender.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste with 2 tbsp sake until smooth. Brush the miso mixture onto each eggplant slice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the miso to caramelize lightly.
Step 4: In another skillet over medium-high heat, place 4 salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip salmon and brush each fillet generously with the soy glaze. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
Step 5: To serve, divide 4 cups cooked steamed white rice into bowls. Top each bowl with the miso-glazed eggplant slices and a soy-glazed salmon fillet.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately.