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Miso Glazed Salmon

Quick Miso Glazed Salmon: Savory-Sweet in Just 30 Minutes

Quick Miso Glazed Salmon is a savory-sweet dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Skin-on for better texture.
For the Miso Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons Red Miso Paste Optimal for its deep flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Mix sugar and water as an alternative.
For the Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Can substitute with chopped nuts.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onion Omit if not available.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Miso Glazed Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together red miso paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin until smooth.
  3. Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the lined baking sheet and generously apply the miso glaze over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for about 6-8 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Switch to broil, brush the salmon with reserved miso glaze, and broil for an additional 4-6 minutes until caramelized.
  6. Check that the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 120-125°F for medium doneness.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider marinating for 15-30 minutes for deeper flavor and monitor doneness closely to avoid overcooking.

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