When I’m looking for fresh ways to serve up salmon, I turn to family favorite salmon recipes such as almond crusted salmon, honey glazed salmon, broiled salmon and this flavorful miso salmon. Serve your salmon with a side of sushi rice and watch the rave reviews come in! My favorite Japanese restaurant serves the best miso salmon, I end up ordering it every time I go! I’ve since learned to make this dish at home, and it’s actually quite simple to prepare.
Miso Salmon Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need salmon fillets, miso paste, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and green onions.
How Do You Make Miso Salmon?
Start by whisking together a marinade of miso paste, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Place the salmon in the marinade, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Preheat the broiler, then place the salmon fillets on a pan. Spoon any remaining marinade over the top of the fish. Broil until the salmon is just cooked through. Add a garnish topping of sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
I like to use fresh salmon whenever possible as I find the flavor and texture is better than frozen. When it’s available, I choose wild caught king or sockeye salmon. I’ve also made this recipe with Atlantic salmon with good results. This recipe calls for mirin, which is a sweet Japanese rice wine that’s designed for cooking with. You can find mirin in the international foods aisle of most major grocery stores or in local Asian markets. Rice vinegar will work in a pinch, although the flavor is not exactly the same. Line your pan with foil for easy clean up! You don’t need to add any salt to the marinade, as there is plenty of salt in the miso paste and soy sauce. Serve your salmon over steamed rice with a vegetable on the side such as sauteed mushrooms and onions, roasted green beans, grilled broccoli or sauteed cabbage. I typically use sushi grade white or brown rice. This dish stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can reheat any leftovers in the oven in a covered pan at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
Miso Salmon Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as-is, but you can absolutely add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Fish: While this recipe is typically made with salmon, you can substitute another firm fish such as swordfish, halibut and Chilean sea bass. Vegetables: Feel free to add some quick cooking veggies to the sheet pan such as snow peas, asparagus, zucchini or bell peppers. Flavorings: You can add other ingredients to the sauce such as sriracha and minced garlic or swap out the mirin for sake.
Miso salmon is a must-try recipe that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. While this dish is easy enough to prepare on a busy weeknight, it’s also elegant enough to serve to company. If you love this recipe, you’ll also want to check out some of my other Asian inspired favorites including beef bulgogi and ahi tuna salad.
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