Description

This Miso Salmon recipe is sweet and savory, but perfectly balanced, and best served with white rice and blistered veggies. Broil fresh salmon fillets after a quick marinade for an easy weeknight meal that is special enough to impress friends and family.

Ingredients

Scale

1/4 cup (60g) white miso paste
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) apple juice or white grape juice
2 Tbsp (35ml) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 Tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
2 tsp ginger paste or fresh chopped ginger
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
Thinly sliced scallions, black and white sesame seeds, and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Make the marinade: Whisk together white miso paste, granulated sugar, apple juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger paste in a mixing bowl.
Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a large container or Ziplock bag, reserve 2 Tbsp of marinade, pour the rest over the fish, and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Cook the salmon: Preheat the broiler to high, line a sheet pan with greased parchment or aluminum foil, place fillets skin side down, and broil for 6-8 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C).
Finish and serve: Brush the fillets with the remaining reserved marinade and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Parchment paper is flammable—use caution when broiling and keep it flat. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt. Refrigerate leftovers airtight for 4–5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Broiling
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 383 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 1118 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 37 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg

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