Miso Salmon Recipe!

This is the easiest miso salmonrecipe that comes together in 20 minutes! With a three-ingredient miso glaze, this dish is great for weeknight dinners without sacrificing any delicious, caramelized miso flavor. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian, Japanese

Servings 4 People

Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

pot
9×13-inch baking dish
Dutch oven

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tbsp red miso
2 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 skinless salmon fillets, 5 to 6 ounce pieces
kosher salt
black pepper, for seasoning
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced green onions

Instructions

Heat Oven – Set the oven rack to the lowest position. Heat on the high broil setting. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Lightly drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Make the Glaze – In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, miso, hot water, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Glaze the Salmon – Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper. Arrange them at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon or brush about 1 tablespoon of miso glaze over the surface and sides of each fillet. Reserve the remaining glaze.
Broil – Broil the salmon on the lowest rack for 5 minutes. Remove and add more glaze to the surface. Broil for 3 minutes, then glaze one more time. Broil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, and reaches an internal temperature reaches between 135 to 140ºF (57 to 60ºC) on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 minutes depending on thickness.
Serve – Transfer to a serving platter or dish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

More Miso Salmon FAQs

Do I need to marinate miso salmon? How long can I marinate?

You do NOT need to marinate this salmon in order to get a good miso flavor. You can cook immediately after coating your fish in the miso mixture.

However, if you like to plan ahead, you can definitely marinate your fish for longer. I generally recommend 20-30 minutes, but I’ve even done overnight with success.

What can I substitute for mirin?

If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute sake. If you don’t have either of those Japanese cooking alcohols, you can use Chinese shaoxing cooking wine or a white wine. However, I highly recommend picking up either mirin or sake if you’re interested in cooking more Japanese foods. They’re both available on Amazon.

Can I cook miso salmon in the air fryer?

Yes, but the glaze may be more prone to burning. Wipe off excess marinade and air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. In general, I recommend a toaster oven or regular oven over the air fryer.

Can I broil miso salmon?

You can, but similarly to the air fryer, I don’t recommend it due to the chance of burning. If you broil, wipe off excess marinade, move your oven rack slightly lower from the broiler than you would normally, and broil for 8-10 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

Skin on or skinless salmon?

Either! If using skin on salmon, I recommend baking with the skin side up so it gets crispy. If using skinless, the miso glaze will caramelize to a nice dark brown.

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