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Miso Glazed Salmon

Name: Miso Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 fillets (about 150 g each) salmon fillets, skin-on; 30 g white miso; 20 ml mirin; 15 ml sake; 10 g sugar; 5 ml toasted sesame oil; 6 g toasted sesame seeds; 1 stalk (about 10 g) spring onion, thinly sliced

This salmon comes out glossy, savory-sweet, and deeply flavorful, with a caramelised miso top and tender, flaky center. Sesame and spring onion add a fresh, nutty finish that makes the dish feel polished with very little effort.

15 min

2 servings

317 kcal

American

Ingredients

Salmon and glaze

2 fillets (about 150 g each)salmon fillets, skin-on
30 gwhite miso
20 mlmirin
15 mlsake
10 gsugar
5 mltoasted sesame oil

To finish

6 gtoasted sesame seeds
1 stalk (about 10 g)spring onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1
Preheat the grill/broiler to high and position an oven rack about 10-12 cm below the heat. Line a small tray or baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup. Pat the salmon fillets dry so the glaze adheres well.
2
In a small bowl, mix the white miso, mirin, sake, sugar, and toasted sesame oil into a smooth glaze. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved and no lumps of miso remain.
3
Place the salmon skin-side down on the lined tray. Spoon and spread the glaze evenly over the tops of the fillets, coating them generously.
4
Broil the salmon for 7-9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the glaze is bubbling and caramelised in spots and the salmon flakes easily at the thickest part. If the top browns too fast, move the tray slightly farther from the heat. For medium doneness, aim for an internal temperature of about 52-55C; for fully cooked, 60-63C.
5
Rest the salmon for 2 minutes so the juices settle and the glaze firms slightly.
6
Transfer to plates and finish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

317 kcal

Calories

32g

Protein

10g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•Choose fillets of similar thickness so they cook evenly under the broiler.
•White miso is milder and sweeter than red miso, making it ideal for a beginner-friendly glaze that caramelises without becoming too salty.
•Good sides include steamed rice, quick-cooked greens, or cucumber salad.
•If your salmon pieces are thicker than 3 cm, add 1-2 extra minutes of cooking time.

Background

Miso-glazed fish draws inspiration from Japanese cooking, where miso, mirin, and sake are classic seasoning ingredients for seafood. This American home-kitchen version adapts that flavor profile into a fast broiled salmon dish that became popular for its sweet-savory balance and weeknight convenience.

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