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Miso Glazed Salmon Fillets

Best Miso Glazed Salmon Fillets: Easy, Juicy, and Flavor-Packed

Miso Glazed Salmon Fillets are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and umami in a quick and easy dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Glaze
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh, skin-on for best texture
  • 1/4 cup White miso paste the star of the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin sweet Japanese rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce adds savory kick
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar brings sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil for a nutty note
For Serving (Optional)
  • 2 cups Steamed rice to soak up glaze
  • 2 cups Fresh vegetables lightly steamed or stir-fried
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds toasted for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Spring onions chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Miso Glazed Salmon Fillets
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the rack in the middle; line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. Mix white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry; generously coat the flesh side and edges with glaze, letting excess drip back into the bowl.
  4. Arrange fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes until salmon is nearly opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Switch oven to broil; cook 2–3 minutes more until the glaze bubbles and edges caramelize to a golden brown—watch closely.
  6. Let salmon rest 2 minutes, then transfer to plates; garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over fillets for bright acidity. Store leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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