Description

This Miso Glazed Salmon recipe offers a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a rich miso-based glaze. Balanced with savory, tangy, and sweet notes, the salmon is oven-baked to perfection, creating a deliciously sticky glaze and moist interior. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, this recipe serves four and includes optional garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon

1 ¼ – 1 ½ lbs. salmon, cut into four 5 to 6-ounce portions with skin intact

Marinade

2 Tbsp. red miso paste
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger paste or minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. soy sauce or Tamari
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar or honey
1 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

Garnish (optional)

Sesame seeds, toasted
Green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the salmon evenly and forming the glaze.
Prepare Salmon: Cut the salmon into four portions of 5 to 6 ounces each, keeping the skin on to help hold the fish together during cooking and add flavor.
Make Marinade and Marinate Salmon: In a large bowl, combine miso paste, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or Tamari), rice vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), avocado or olive oil, and toasted sesame oil. Place salmon pieces flesh-side down into the marinade and coat thoroughly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse the fish.
Prepare Baking Dish and Arrange Salmon: Spray a 7″x10″ or 9″x13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the salmon skin-side down, spacing each piece at least ½ inch apart. Brush any remaining marinade over the top of the salmon for extra flavor and glaze.
Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 12-14 minutes in the preheated oven. This helps steam the salmon gently and keeps it moist.
Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the salmon for an additional 4-5 minutes uncovered to slightly caramelize the glaze and finish cooking the fish.
Garnish and Serve: Immediately serve the salmon topped with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a fresh and crunchy finish. Enjoy while hot.

Notes

Marinating longer (up to 2 hours) intensifies the flavor but do not exceed this time to avoid compromising the texture of the salmon.
Use wild-caught salmon for better flavor and sustainability.
Non-stick spray in the baking dish prevents sticking but alternatively, line the dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
The skin on salmon can be removed after cooking if desired.
Adjust sweetness by substituting brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a well-rounded meal.