Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes
Silken salmon glazed with yuzu zest and mirin, paired with crisp pickled radishes for a bright, sour contrast. This japanese-inspired quick meals ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, small (zest and 1 tbsp juice) yuzu, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 1 small (zest and 1 tbsp juice) yuzu
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 cup (thinly sliced) radishes
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp (grated) ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp yuzu juice, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then coat in the glaze.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium. Add salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky and glazed.
- Step 3: In a small jar, combine 1 cup sliced radishes, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Serve radishes alongside salmon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 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 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes?
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 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes?
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 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes 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 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon with Pickled Radishes?
Japanese quick meals 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
