Best-Best Miso-Glazed Glazed Salmon
A umami-rich salmon dish with a sticky, savory miso glaze for a taste of Japanese excellence. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, miso paste, sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small, juiced lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, sake, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and lemon juice to create a glaze. Set aside.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush generously with glaze, ensuring even coverage. Bake 12-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the salmon is cooked through, with a glossy finish.
- Step 4: Garnish with additional sesame seeds or green onions for a final touch of elegance.
