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Easy Miso Salmon

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This Easy Miso Salmon is a fast, flavorful recipe featuring flaky salmon coated in a sweet and savory miso glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes with only 7 ingredients, it’s a healthy, weeknight-friendly meal that feels restaurant-quality.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (Atlantic or King salmon preferred)
  • Shiro miso (white miso paste)
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey (or maple syrup as an alternative)
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice vinegar (or mirin, sake, or dry sherry)
  • Water (to thin the glaze)
  • Salt (for seasoning)

Instructions

  1. Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place salmon skin-side down. Blot dry and season with salt.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Add a tablespoon of water to thin and mix until smooth.
  3. Brush glaze generously over each salmon fillet.
  4. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
  5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or scallions, over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • Use brown miso for a stronger, earthier flavor.
  • Maple syrup makes a great vegan alternative to honey.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
  • Grill or air fry instead of baking for variation—both methods work well.
  • To make gluten-free, use tamari and a certified gluten-free miso paste.

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