Description
This buttery and flaky miso salmon is ready in just 20 minutes with only 7 ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with savory umami flavor.
Ingredients
1–1.5 lbs salmon fillets
1 tbsp white miso paste (shiro miso)
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (recommended: Kikkoman)
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Thinly sliced scallions (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring to Room Temp: Let salmon fillets sit out for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even baking.
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425ºF with the rack in the middle position.
Prepare Salmon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the salmon fillets dry and lightly sprinkle with salt.
Make Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and ginger until smooth. Add a splash of water to thin the glaze if needed.
Glaze & Bake: Brush the miso glaze generously over the salmon fillets. Bake for 12 minutes (or 8–10 minutes for thin fillets), until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140–145ºF.
Garnish & Serve: Top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Serve with rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
