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Miso Salmon Miso-glazed salmon served over white rice with sesame cucumber salad, topped with green onions and sesame seeds in a ceramic bowl.

Miso Salmon

This miso salmon is simple, quick, and packed with umami flavor that you'll crave time and again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 381
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salmon:
  • 4 6-ounce salmon filets (Fresh or frozen filets work, thawed if frozen)
  • Optional: sliced green onions For garnish and sesame seeds (For garnish)
  • For the Miso Marinade:
  • ¼ cup white miso paste Fermented soybean paste, available at most grocery stores
  • ¼ cup mirin Sweet rice wine, can substitute with dry white wine or sherry
  • 3 tablespoons honey For sweetness and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce Gluten-free option; can use regular soy sauce if not required
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds a rich, nutty flavor

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, honey, tamari soy sauce, and sesame oil. mix
  2. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel. Place them in a glass dish, and reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a separate bowl. Pour the remaining marinade over the salmon, ensuring the filets are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. marinate
  3. Preheat your oven’s top broiler. Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the marinated salmon filets on top. Position the oven rack about 5–6 inches from the broiler. Broil the salmon for 7–9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets. The top should be lightly charred, and the center should be just cooked through. broil
  4. Once the salmon is done, brush the remaining reserved marinade on top of the salmon while it’s still hot. If desired, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 37gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1332mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Miso Salmon is a great weeknight dinner! The broiling process creates a crispy exterior while keeping the salmon tender and juicy inside. Plus, it’s quick and full of flavor!

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