Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe: 30-Minute Umami Perfection
Delicious miso glazed salmon with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for a caramelized top.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pan-sear the salmon before glazing.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg