Description
Maple Miso Glazed Salmon delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory in just one delectable bite. Prepare to elevate your dinner with this simple yet sophisticated dish that brings Japanese-inspired flavors right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
Garnish Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger into a silky, fragrant mixture.
- Submerge 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) in half the prepared marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to infuse deep flavor.
- Position oven rack in center position. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Extract salmon from marinade, positioning fillets skin-side down. Ensure even spacing on prepared baking sheet.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven. Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes until fish easily flakes with a fork.
- During final 2 minutes of cooking, drizzle remaining marinade over fillets to create a glossy, caramelized surface.
- Remove salmon from oven. Scatter 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions across top for fresh, crunchy garnish.
Notes
- Save some marinade for basting to keep your salmon super moist and add extra flavor layers.
- Marinate salmon for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor absorption without making the fish tough.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Ensure salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature to guarantee safe, perfectly cooked fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg