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Broiled Miso Salmon

Savory Broiled Miso Salmon for a Quick Healthy Dinner

This quick broiled miso salmon recipe combines rich umami flavor with tender, flaky fish, making dinner feel extraordinary.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste Essential for the marinade.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Can be substituted with white wine and sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Alternative: rice vinegar mixed with white wine.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Promotes caramelization.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Enhances flavor complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Provides brightness and heat.
For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon Fillets Packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
For Garnish
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Adds freshness.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for texture.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges Served for added brightness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together white miso paste, mirin, sake, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger until smooth.
  2. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them.
  3. Preheat your oven's broiler to high and adjust the rack to be 6 inches from the heat source.
  4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray or oil.
  5. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Broil the salmon for 8-10 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly charred.
  7. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before garnishing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container within two hours, best enjoyed within 2–3 days.

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