Pan Seared Miso Salmon Recipe

26g protein · 8 min · 278 kcal

Pan Seared Miso Salmon Recipe

A quick and flavorful Japanese-style salmon marinated in savory miso, then pan-seared until golden and flaky. Rich umami flavor, simple ingredients, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

8 min4 servings278 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon, cut into 3–4 pieces
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the miso, sake, soy sauce, and sesame...: Mix the miso, sake, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.

  2. 2

    Coat the salmon pieces evenly in the marinade...: Coat the salmon pieces evenly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  3. 3

    Gently wipe off excess marinade from the salmon...: Gently wipe off excess marinade from the salmon (do not rinse under water).

  4. 4

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down...: Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until...: Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

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