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Single miso-glazed salmon fillet with sesame, scallions, rice, and cucumber on a rustic plate.

Recipe: Easy Miso Salmon in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Sierra Freshfield
  • Total Time: 22 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Juicy, 20-minute salmon glazed with white miso, soy, mirin, and ginger—simple prep, restaurant flavor, perfect with rice and greens.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Salmon fillets 11.5 lb
  • White miso paste 1 tbsp
  • Low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp
  • Mirin 1 tsp
  • Freshly grated ginger 1 tsp
  • Thinly sliced scallions, to garnish
  • Sesame seeds, to garnish
  • Salt, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Let salmon sit at room temperature 15 minutes for even cooking.
  2. Heat oven to 425ºF (220ºC) with rack in middle position. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  3. Pat salmon dry and season lightly with a pinch of salt.
  4. Whisk miso, soy, mirin, and ginger with a splash of water until smooth, brush generously over salmon.
  5. Bake 8–12 minutes (thick fillets toward 12) until internal temp is 140–145ºF or to desired doneness.
  6. Rest 2 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For stronger miso flavor, increase miso to 1½–2 tbsp and thin with a bit more water or mirin so it brushes easily.
  • Air-fryer option: 390–400ºF for 7–10 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Serve with rice, roasted broccoli, or a crisp cucumber-sesame salad.
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 Minutes
  • Category: Sea Food
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 300Kcal
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 28g

Keywords: Miso Salmon