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Miso Salmon Recipe

This miso salmon recipe is for any food lover who likes maximum flavor with minimal effort. Umami-rich miso adds a deep layer to the fish, resulting in a wonderfully wholesome meal.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian
Keyword: how to make miso salmon, miso glazed salmon, miso salmon, miso salmon recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal

Ingredients (16)

  • 20 oz boneless salmon fillets
  • 10 oz spinach
  • 6 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 3/4 tbsp red miso paste
  • 1/2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking mirin
  • 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp shallots chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds black and white
  • 2 tbsp scallions julienned
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

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2

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp sake, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3/4 tbsp red miso paste, 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking mirin, and 1/2 tbsp brown sugar. Use a spoon to whisk until the sugar dissolves.

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3

Place 20 oz boneless salmon fillets on a lined baking tray and glaze them with half of the sauce. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake at 350℉ for 8 minutes.

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4

Remove the salmon from the oven and brush them with the remaining sauce. Place the baking tray on the top rack and bake for another 8 minutes.

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5

While the salmon is baking, boil 10 oz spinach in a saucepan. Then, soak the cooked spinach in ice and squeeze out the excess moisture.

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6

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add 6 oz cremini mushrooms, spinach, and 1 tsp shallots to the pan. Season with 1/4 tsp salt.

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7

Transfer the salmon to serving plates. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Serve with hot steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498 kcal | Fat 12 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 3 g | Cholesterol 80 mg | Sodium 525 mg | Potassium 1172 mg | Carbohydrate 56 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 5 g | Protein 39 g | Vitamin A 6905 IU | Vitamin C 21 mg | Calcium 106 mg | Iron 5 mg