Miso Salmon
Elevate your dinner with easy Miso Salmon! Miso, honey and soy sauce create the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Great for weeknights or special occasions.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon white or brown miso
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Chopped green onion or cilantro for serving
- Toasted sesame seeds optional, for serving
- Cooked brown rice optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9x13-inch casserole dish with parchment paper or foil. Pat the salmon fillets dry, then place in the dish skin-side down.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, miso, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Spoon or carefully pour half of the mixture on top of the salmon, brushing to evenly coat the tops. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or marinate for up to 12 hours (if refrigerating, let the salmon stand at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to cooking).
- Bake the miso salmon for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, and brush with the remaining marinade. Return the pan to the oven and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes more, or until the salmon is opaque and cooked through, and the fish registers 140°F on an instant read thermometer (fish is considered cooked at 145°F, but its temperature will rise as it rests; do not overcook or the fish will be dry). Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with a sprinkle of chopped green onion or cilantro, sesame seeds, and rice as desired.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze salmon in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgPotassium: 869mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
