Miso Salmon

This miso salmon is fresh fish fillets soaked in a flavorful marinade, then broiled to perfection and topped with sesame seeds. A unique and delicious main course option that takes just minutes to put together!

Course Main

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds salmon cut into 4 fillets
3 tablespoons white miso paste
1/4 cup mirin can also use sake
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds black, white or both
2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
cooking spray

Instructions

Place the miso, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the salmon fillets to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Arrange the salmon fillets on the sheet pan and spoon any excess marinade over the top.
Broil for 8-10 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

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Notes

I like to use fresh salmon whenever possible as I find the flavor and texture is better than frozen. When it’s available, I choose wild caught king or sockeye salmon. I’ve also made this recipe with Atlantic salmon with good results.
This recipe calls for mirin, which is a sweet Japanese rice wine that’s designed for cooking with. You can find mirin in the international foods aisle of most major grocery stores or in local Asian markets.

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