Sake-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Seeds

Delicate salmon fillets coated in a sweet-savory miso-sake glaze, pan-seared to crispy perfection, and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Asian

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a plate and brush the miso glaze evenly over both sides, ensuring edges are covered. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and glaze has caramelized slightly.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.