Miso Salmon Recipe

Table setup of Miso glazed salmon on plates of rice and baby bok choy.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Marinate: 15

Total Time: 32

Servings: servings

Calories: 297kcal

Author: Quynh Nguyen

This miso salmon is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner featuring a savory-sweet miso glaze made with red miso paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Broiled until perfectly caramelized and served over rice with veggies, it’s a delicious, restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons miso paste
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon sesame oil
1½ tablespoons mirin

For Garnish (optional)

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
chopped green onion/scallion

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
Make the Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Bake first. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush generously with the miso glaze (reserve a little for later). Bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes.
Broil to finish. Switch the oven to broil (high). Brush the salmon with the remaining glaze and broil for 4-6 minutes, just until the top is caramelized and slightly charred.
Serve. Pull the salmon when the internal temp hits 120–125°F for medium or 130°F for well-done but still moist. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Salmon continues cooking as it rests, so don’t wait for it to look “fully done” in the oven.
For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon for 15–30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
Keep a close eye during broiling — miso caramelizes fast.

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