Description
A beautifully glazed, umami-rich miso salmon that’s tender, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors makes this dish a weeknight favorite or a dinner-party showstopper. The miso-based marinade infuses the salmon with deep, comforting flavor, while a quick broil at the end gives it that irresistible caramelized finish. Serve it with rice, veggies, or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on, 5–6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar + ½ tsp honey)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Sesame seeds and chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey until smooth.
- Pat salmon dry and place it in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over the fish and coat evenly. Let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil or parchment.
- Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes or until just cooked through. For caramelized edges, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra glaze, reserve a spoonful of marinade before coating the salmon and heat it into a sauce.
- Don’t overcook the salmon — it should flake easily but stay moist.
- Air fryer option: cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg