This dish is a magical combination of super delicious and really, really easy to make. It makes frequent appearances at my house, and no one in my family ever complains, so you know it’s good.
Course Fish and Seafood
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword japanese recipe, miso, miso glazed salmon, miso salmon, salmon
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Additional Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Calories 146kcal
Author Robin Donovan
Ingredients
1 1/2tablespoonswhite miso paste
1tablespoonsake
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespoonsoy sauce
25- to 6-ounce salmon fillets
Sesame seedsfor garnish (optional)
Sliced scallionsfor garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together the miso, sake, sugar, and soy sauce until smooth.
Add the salmon fillets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
Transfer the salmon fillets to a baking dish and pour any extra marinade over the top.
Bake for about 10 minutes, until the fish is flaky and the sauce has thickened and browned in places.
If desired, run the fish under the broiler for a minute or two to brown the glaze.
Garnish with sesame seeds and/or sliced scallions, if using.
Notes
1. You can substitute awase miso paste or use half red miso paste and half white.2. You can subsitute dry white wine for the sake.