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.
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
Mix the miso, sake, soy sauce, and sesame...: Mix the miso, sake, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
- 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
Gently wipe off excess marinade from the salmon...: Gently wipe off excess marinade from the salmon (do not rinse under water).
- 4
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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
Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until...: Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.
- 7
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
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