Miso Salmon
This sweet and savory miso-glazed salmon is caramelized on the outside, flaky on the inside, and packed with bold flavor. Serve it over rice for a quick, easy salmon dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- ¼ cup miso paste
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ¾ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the salmon:
- 4 (5 to 6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade. Combine miso paste with mirin, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil in a bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade and set aside.
- Marinate the salmon. Add salmon to the bowl and marinate it for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the salmon on the baking tray. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake the salmon. Bake the salmon for 15 minutes. Brush the salmon with reserved marinade and broil for 2 minutes. Serve the salmon while still warm.
Notes
- Sweetener options: Instead of maple syrup, you can use brown sugar.
- Cooked salmon: Please note that USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Serving suggestions: Serve miso salmon with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
