Miso Glazed Salmon
This 5 ingredient miso roasted salmon is full of flavor and so quick to make. You will fall in love with miso after having this salmon.
What I love about this miso glazed salmon recipe
You guys are going to love this recipe. Have you ever used miso paste before? If you haven’t tried it, you are totally missing out. I’m not even kidding. It’s like a million ingredients all rolled into one, which makes it the perfect choice for quick and easy meals.
I bought my first package of miso paste last year. It came in a big plastic bag in my grocer’s freezer section (actually, it was the freezer within the international section). It seemed so expensive when I was buying it. I think I spent eight dollars on it. Yes, eight dollars for one ingredient. But, hear me out. I still have it.
If you love miso, try making this spicy miso pasta or this sweet, maple miso vinaigrette.
We have plenty of salmon recipes for you too. I bet you would love this baked lemon garlic salmon, and this sweet chili salmon and these bang bang salmon bites.
More easy salmon recipes you should try: teriyaki sesame crusted salmon / walnut crusted salmon / blackened air fryer salmon bites / salmon with creamy garlic dill sauce
Ingredients & substitutions
- Miso paste – Miso paste is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans and salt. It comes in a few different varieties – white, red, and mixed – each with distinct flavors. Miso adds a unique umami flavor to dishes.
- Salmon – Cooking the whole fillet of salmon helps lock in the moisture, so your salmon will be tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
How to make miso roasted salmon
Prep the salmon. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the miso paste, brown sugar, garlic and ginger together. Set aside. Place the salmon fillet on a large baking sheet and pat the salmon dry. Spread the miso mixture over the salmon fillet, coating the surface well.
Bake the salmon. Pop the baking sheet into a preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. When the salmon reaches 145˚F and flakes when tested with a fork, remove it from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.
FAQs and tips on making miso glazed salmon
Ingredients
- 1 whole salmon filet
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, ginger, miso paste and brown sugar.
- Place the salmon on the baking sheet and spread the miso mixture evenly over the fish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork.
I will have to go buy some just to try this recipe – It looks so good! I just found your blog today and love the great recipes and photos!
I’m so glad you found me 🙂 I hope you love this recipe as much as I do!
Did you use white miso or red miso?
I used white miso!
Miso paste lasts indefinitely, because it’s fermented. I just finished up and replaced a tub of it that i kept in my fridge for literally years and years. This recipe looks really tasty — i’ll definitely try it.
Oh awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
hi just been looking at miso paste here in uk there are different types dont want to get the wrong one please could you put me on the right track many thanks x