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Miso Glazed Salmon - Healthy and Easy

This Miso Glazed Salmon is exactly what weeknights were made for. It's healthy, easy, and supremely delish! Using the broiler creates fantastic flavor in a short amount of time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets salmon 6- to 8-ounce, approx. 1-inch thickness
  • ½ cup White miso paste
  • 3 TB granulated sugar
  • 3 TB Japanese rice wine Sake
  • 3 TB Japanese sweet rice wine Mirin
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • toasted sesame seeds garnish, or thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

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  1. Thoroughly towel-dry salmon fillets to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  2. Using a hand-whisk, gently mix together the miso, sugar, Sake, Mirin, and pepper until smooth and fully incorporated. Dip each salmon fillet into miso mixture to evenly coat both sides of each piece of fish. Place salmon fillets in a single layer in 9x13 or other large pan; gently spread remaining miso mixture evenly on top of each fillet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight, up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat broiler on high, with rack 8 inches from heat source. Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet. Line wire rack with foil. Gently remove excess miso mixture from fillets (do not rinse) and place fish on foil-lined wire rack. Do not overcrowd the fish (should be at least 1 inch space in between each piece.)
  4. Broil salmon until browned on top/sides and centers feel somewhat firm upon lightly pressing down with a spatula (roughly 8 minutes, depending on thickness and temp of fish to begin with.) If tops/side brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil and cook until fish is just done (take care not to over-cook.) Garnish as desired. Serve while warm, with white or brown rice.

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  • For the best results, make sure to choose salmon fillets of even thickness. This will help the fish cook evenly and prevent some parts from becoming overcooked while others are still underdone.
  • Thoroughly towel-dry the salmon before applying the miso glaze. This allows the glaze to stick better and also helps the salmon develop a beautiful caramelized crust when broiled.
  • Always try to marinate the salmon overnight, up to 24 hours, before broiling. It’ll ensure you get the most flavorful salmon dish. 
  • You can substitute sake and mirin with dry sherry and sweet marsala wine, if needed. 
  • Love a stronger miso flavor? Feel free to use a darker miso paste. We used white miso for a milder flavor, but any color miso paste can be substituted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 855mg (36%) Potassium 910mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 855mg 36%
Potassium 910mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.