Description
Miso salmon delivers a harmonious blend of Japanese flavors with succulent fish. Rich umami notes and caramelized glaze create an elegant seafood experience you’ll savor with each perfectly prepared bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz or 170 g), skin on or off
- ¼ cup white miso paste
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup or honey)
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari, if gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp ginger paste (or fresh chopped ginger)
- scallions, thinly sliced
- black and white sesame seeds
- cilantro
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk white miso paste, granulated sugar, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger paste in a mixing bowl until a harmonious, silky blend emerges.
- Salmon Infusion: Submerge salmon fillets in the marinade within a container, reserving a small portion for later. Ensure complete flavor coverage, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Broiler Preparation: Preheat broiler to maximum intensity. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil to prevent adhesion.
- Precision Cooking: Arrange marinated salmon skin-side down, removing excess marinade. Position under the broiler, rotating midway to guarantee uniform caramelization. Cook for 6-8 minutes until salmon reaches 120°F, developing a rich, golden exterior.
- Finishing Touches: Delicately brush salmon with reserved marinade for an additional flavor dimension. Plate and embellish with thinly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves, creating a visually stunning presentation.
Notes
- Marinate with Precision: Coat salmon thoroughly but avoid drowning the fish; excess marinade can burn quickly under high broiler heat.
- Temperature Matters: Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature, aiming for 120°F for perfectly tender, medium-rare texture.
- Broiler Placement: Position oven rack close to broiler element for optimal caramelization, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Flavor Boost: Reserve marinade before touching raw fish for safe, final flavor brushing after cooking, adding an extra punch of umami and shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg