Miso Roasted Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
North American, Japanese, Canadian
Miso Roasted Salmon
Description
The Miso Roasted Salmon recipe uses a flavorful topping made from mayonnaise combined with miso paste, mirin, lemon juice, lemon zest, and soy sauce, which is spread over filleted and deboned sockeye salmon. The salmon is then baked at 400°F until just cooked and the topping bubbles and browns lightly. This technique yields tender salmon with a balanced umami-savory flavor from the miso and soy, enriched by creamy mayonnaise and brightened by citrus notes. The baking helps form a lightly caramelized crust that contrasts with the flaky fish.
The salmon can be served simply with lemon wedges or garnished with fresh herbs like chives or green onions to add freshness. This preparation highlights the rich texture and natural flavor of the sockeye salmon without overpowering it.
Care should be taken to not overcook the salmon to avoid dryness. The salmon cooks relatively quickly in the hot oven, about 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Using a mayonnaise base in the topping helps retain moisture as it bakes and creates a gentle crust.
Ingredients
- 1 sockeye salmon or other similar sized salmon, Sockeye are approx 5-6 lbs when whole, filleted and deboned
- ½ c mayonnaise You can substitute regular mayonnaise, Japanese
- 1 tablespoon miso paste light or any type
- 1 tbsp mirin Most grocery stores carry this in their Asian section, if not, substitute 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, Japanese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or BBQ to 400' F
- Mix together all ingredients except salmon.
- Place salmon fillets skin side down on a baking sheet and then spread miso mixture evenly over both fillets.
- Place in oven or BBQ and bake until salmon is just cooked through and top is bubbly and starting to brown, approx 8-10 min. Take care not to overcook your salmon-overcooked salmon is dry salmon.
- Remove from oven and serve garnished with extra lemon wedges or freshly chopped chives/green onions.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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