Mirin-Glazed Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Mirin-Glazed Salmon
Description
This recipe for Mirin-Glazed Salmon uses a marinade of mirin, light brown sugar, and soy sauce to impart a mildly sweet and salty glaze. The salmon fillets marinate briefly—just 3 minutes on one side and 2 on the other—enough to absorb the flavors without overpowering the fish. Cooking the salmon briefly in a hot dry skillet creates a nicely seared surface, then adding the marinade back into the pan lets it reduce slightly around the fish.
After cooking, rice vinegar is added to the pan to create a bright, tangy glaze that contrasts with the sweetness of the mirin and sugar. Pouring this over the salmon enhances its moist texture and layers of flavor. The glazing technique highlights the balance between sweet, salty, and acidic elements in the dish.
The salmon pieces can be served simply as a main course, possibly garnished with scallions or similar greens as suggested, to complement the glaze. Its quick preparation and strong flavor profile make it suitable for an easy yet distinctive fish dinner that pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 4 ounces soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten free)
- 4 4 oz. salmon pieces of
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Mix the mirin, brown sugar and soy sauce in a shallow dish and marinate the salmon in it for 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second.
- Heat a large skillet.
- Cook the salmon in the hot, dry pan for 2 minutes and then turn it over, add the marinade, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the salmon to a serving plate and add the rice vinegar to the hot pan.
- Pour the dark, sweet, salty glaze over the salmon and top with the scallions.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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