Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad
Flaky salmon glazed with a savory-sweet miso-honey sauce, paired with a refreshing cucumber salad for a balanced, restaurant-worthy dinner. This japanese-inspired one pot (gluten-free) ready in about 27 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 medium (julienned) cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 (juiced) lime
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk miso paste, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 tbsp water until smooth. Pat salmon dry, brush with 3/4 of the miso glaze, and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Preheat broiler on high. Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush remaining glaze on top. Broil for 8-10 minutes until edges are crisp and salmon flakes easily.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine cucumber, red onion, sesame seeds, lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp avocado oil. Toss to coat and chill for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Serve broiled salmon atop sesame-cucumber salad, drizzling any accumulated pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad?
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 Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad?
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 Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad 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.
Is Spicy Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Cucumber Salad gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
