Pan-seared miso salmon with sweet-savory glaze

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Miso Salmon Recipe

This miso salmon recipe features tender salmon coated in a rich miso glaze that turns sweet, savory, and lightly caramelized as it cooks. Finished with a bright pineapple lime sauce, it delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to make a weeknight dinner feel a little more special.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Servings:

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

For the salmon:

1½ lbs Salmon Fillets about 6 oz each, skin on
1 tbsp Olive Oil for brushing the pan

Miso Marinade:

2 tbsp White Miso Paste
1 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger
2 cloves Garlic minced
½ teaspoon Pure Sesame Oil

Sesame Pineapple Lime Sauce:

¼ cup Pineapple fresh or well-drained finely crushed pineapple
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
½ tsp Pure Sesame Oil
1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes a pinch
1 tbsp cilantro fresh, optional

Garnish:

Instructions

Miso Salmon

Make the miso marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
Marinate the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry and brush the marinade generously over the tops. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Heat Grill Pan: Place your grill pan over medium heat and let it get hot, about 3- 4 minutes. Brush lightly with olive oil. You want that sizzle when the salmon hits.
Grill the salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it.
Carefully flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until caramelized and cooked through. The miso glaze will deepen and slightly char. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 125-130℉ for medium (it will continue cooking after removing).

For the Pineapple Lime Sauce

Make the Pineapple Lime Sauce: While the salmon cooks, pulse or use an immersion blender to blend pineapple, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
Taste and adjust the sauce. Add more lime if you want brighter and more honey if you want softer.

Finish the Dish

Transfer the salmon to a platter. Spoon the pineapple sauce lightly over the top. The sauce is meant to enhance the flavor but drown the fish in it.
Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and remaining pineapple lime sauce on the side.

Notes

Don’t marinate too long: Miso is strong, so about 15–20 minutes is enough.
Let the pan heat first: A hot skillet helps the salmon cook evenly.
Don’t rush the flip: If the salmon sticks, give it another minute.
Pat the salmon dry: This helps the glaze stick better.
For deeper color: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of brown sugar on top before cooking.

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