Description

This Easy Japanese Miso Salmon recipe is a flavorful and simple dish that combines the umami richness of miso with tender, flaky salmon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.

Ingredients

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Salmon:

4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup white miso paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the marinade: In a bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spread the miso mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
Bake the salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the cooked salmon with sesame seeds and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Japanese Miso Salmon!

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon for longer, even overnight, in the refrigerator.
Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dish by varying the amount of honey and soy sauce to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg