Miso Salmon
Miso salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a sweet and savory miso glaze. This quick-to-prepare meal bursts with umami flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Serve this vibrant dish over rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a colorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- For Garnishing: 2 green onions (chopped), 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the marinated salmon skin-side down, and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and opaque.
- Brush reserved marinade onto the salmon during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra glaze.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg