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Miso Salmon

Sweet, savory, and packed with umami flavor, this miso salmon recipe tastes like a restaurant dish you can make at home. It is quick, impressive, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

3 tablespoons white miso paste

2 tablespoons mirin

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

2 green onions, sliced

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon neutral oil (for pan cooking)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
    Pat salmon fillets dry and place them in a shallow dish. Spread the marinade evenly over the salmon.
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
    Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat with neutral oil.
    Bake salmon for 10–12 minutes or cook in a skillet for about 4–5 minutes per side.
    Broil for 1–2 minutes if baking to caramelize the glaze.
    Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.