Miso Glazed Salmon
Miso Glazed Salmon is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze. The umami-rich glaze caramelizes perfectly in the oven, creating a beautifully balanced flavor with hints of soy, ginger, and honey perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
- 3. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush generously with the miso glaze.
- 4. Let the salmon marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows for deeper flavor.
- 5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
- 6. Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
- 7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice, sautéed greens, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Miso glaze can also be used for tofu, chicken, or roasted eggplant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: miso glazed salmon, healthy dinner, Japanese recipe, easy baked salmon, weeknight meal