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Miso Glazed Salmon

Miso Glazed Salmon
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Miso Glazed Salmon is an elegant and flavorful dish that combines fresh salmon fillets with a rich glaze made from white miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. This quick and easy recipe offers a perfect balance of savory umami and subtle sweetness, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and impressive meals when entertaining. Packed with omega-3s and protein, it delivers nutrition without compromising taste, and can be customized to suit your preferences.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, soy sauce, mirin or rice wine, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
  2. Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and coat them evenly with the prepared miso glaze. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Preheat the Oven or Pan: For baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If pan-searing, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  4. Cook the Salmon: For baking, place salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and caramelized on top. For pan-searing, cook skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until done.
  5. Glaze Once More: In the final minutes of cooking, brush the salmon with any leftover glaze to create a sticky, flavorful coating that locks in moisture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature salmon by letting it sit out for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Opt for white miso for a mild flavor; stronger miso can overpower the fish.
  • Pat salmon dry before cooking to help the glaze caramelize instead of steaming.
  • Maintain medium to medium-high heat to achieve crispy skin without burning the glaze.
  • Let the cooked salmon rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in juices and improve texture.

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