Description
This miso salmon recipe is quick, flavorful, and beautifully caramelized thanks to a savory miso glaze. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and umami with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic if using.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry. Spread glaze evenly over the surface of each.
3. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
4. Preheat broiler to high and set oven rack 6 inches from top.
5. Line a baking sheet with foil and place salmon skin-side down.
6. Broil for 7–9 minutes until glaze is bubbly and edges are slightly charred.
7. Check doneness with fork or thermometer (125°F for medium-rare).
8. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not marinate overnight—miso can over-cure thin fillets.
Serve with rice, steamed greens, or cold pasta salad for a full meal.
Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
