Miso Glazed Salmon

This miso glazed salmon is one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. The simple glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the salmon a slightly sweet, umami-rich crust with a tender flaky center. Plus, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

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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.

More salmon recipes to try: baked lemon garlic salmon, and this sweet chili salmon and these bang bang salmon bites.

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Ingredients:

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does miso taste like? Miso will give your food a sweet but savory umami flavor. It has a fair amount of salt in it so it will bring a good amount of seasoning to your food.
How long does miso last in the fridge? Miso paste will not expire if kept in the refrigerator. That is not to say the flavor will last forever, but even the flavor will keep for about 1 year.

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

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Miso Glazed Salmon

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Ingredients

▢ 4 salmon fillets
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 2 tablespoons miso paste
▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
▢ 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
▢ 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Prep. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Make the glaze. Stir the garlic, miso paste, brown sugar and soy sauce together in a bowl until smooth.
Bake the salmon. Place the salmon on the baking sheet and spread the miso mixture evenly over the fish. Transfer the salmon to the oven for about 15 minutes, adding additional glaze about halfway through baking.
Garnish and serve. Remove the salmon from the oven with it reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F (the fish should easily flakes with a fork). Top salmon with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. Serve immediately.