Miso-Cured Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Salmon cured in white miso paste, roasted until tender, served with a bright lemon-dill sauce. This Japanese-American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 29 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pat 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets dry, then rub miso mixture evenly over both sides.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Remove pan from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour sauce over roasted salmon immediately.








