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Miso-Glazed Salmon

A weeknight hero

Sweet, savory, and done in 20 minutes. The miso glaze caramelizes under the broiler into something that feels far more impressive than the effort involved.

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Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Miso glaze

  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey

To serve

  • Steamed rice
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    Make the glaze

    Whisk together the miso, mirin, sake, sesame oil, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. 2

    Prep the salmon

    Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Place skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Glaze and broil

    Spread a generous layer of glaze over the top of each fillet. Broil on the top rack for 10 to 12 minutes until caramelized at the edges.

  4. 4

    Rest and serve

    Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving over steamed rice. Scatter sliced scallions and sesame seeds over the top.

Origin story

Miso-marinated fish is a cornerstone of Kyoto cuisine, where the technique of preserving fish in miso dates back centuries. This fast weeknight version captures the same depth of flavor in a fraction of the time.

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