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 easy miso salmon is baked until tender, then broiled with a savory-sweet miso glaze until caramelized on top. It's an easy weeknight salmon dinner with plenty of savory, umami flavor.

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Ingredients

4 (5-6 oz) salmon fillets, about 1¼-1½ pounds total
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

Make the miso glaze. Whisk together the miso paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin until smooth.
Prepare the salmon. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared pan.
Glaze the salmon. Brush the salmon generously with the miso glaze, reserving a little glaze for finishing.
Bake. Bake for 6–8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Brush and broil. Brush the salmon with the remaining miso glaze. Switch the oven to broil and broil for another 4–6 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is browned and caramelized and the salmon flakes easily. For food safety, cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Garnish with your existing toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Miso: I prefer red miso because its deeper savory flavor pairs well with salmon. White or yellow miso also works and will give you a milder, slightly sweeter glaze.

Salmon size: I use about 1¼–1½ pounds of salmon total. If your fillets are smaller, you may not need all of the glaze.

Optional marinade: For more miso flavor, let the glazed salmon marinate in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes or up to 2 hours before baking.

Broiling: Watch the salmon closely during the final few minutes. The sugars in the glaze caramelize quickly and can burn under the broiler.

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