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Miso Glazed Salmon
This miso salmon is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner featuring a savory-sweet miso glaze made with red miso paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Broiled until perfectly caramelized and served over rice with veggies, it’s a delicious, restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Japanese
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Miso paste
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1½ tablespoons mirin
For Garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- chopped green onion/scallion
Instructions
- Make the Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin until smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness or saltiness as needed.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or bowl. Pour half of the glaze over the salmon, coating each fillet evenly. Cover and let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor). Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
- Prep the Oven: Turn the broiler on high (550ºF/288ºC) and position a rack in the center of the oven. Let it preheat for 5 minutes.
- Broil the Salmon: Line a baking sheet with foil and place the marinated salmon fillets skin-side down. Broil for 10–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 120–130°F at the thickest part.
- Glaze and Finish: In the final 2 minutes of broiling, brush the reserved miso glaze over the top of the salmon for a glossy, flavorful finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or veggies.
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Notes
- Don’t overcook it! Pull the salmon once it hits 120–125°F for medium or 130–135°F for well-done but still moist. It’ll keep cooking as it rests.
- For bold flavor, marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Want crispy caramelized edges? Broil for the last 1–2 minutes and keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- Line your pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
- Don’t overcook it! Pull the salmon once it hits 120–125°F for medium or 130–135°F for well-done but still moist. It’ll keep cooking as it rests.
- For bold flavor, marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Want crispy caramelized edges? Broil for the last 1–2 minutes and keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- Line your pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
677mg
(28%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.