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

Keyword miso salmon

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Marinating Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

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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