Easy Miso Salmon

Let this miso salmon surprise you! The savory glaze is the perfect accent for this grilled fish and makes for an easy dinner.

Here’s a great dinner idea that’s packed with umami and dreamily irresistible: miso salmon! Miso works magic in the kitchen: it imparts an incredibly savory flavor to everything it touches. Here it’s presented in a miso glaze so packed with flavor you’ll want to brush a glossy brush on almost anything. One of the ultimate ways to use it? On a tender salmon fillet. Brush it before and after grilling and it’s absolutely gorgeous. In fact, we couldn’t tear ourselves away from it. (Our three-year-old was particularly excited.)

What’s in the miso frosting?

The secret to this miso salmon is that delicious miso glaze. You can use it on almost anything: any type of fish (like tuna or cod) or sautéed vegetables. the star is miso, a Japanese fermented soybean paste packed with nutrients and delicious flavor! It is known for its intense savory notes, also known as umami. You can find miso at your local grocery store alongside Japanese products. There are different colors of miso, each with their own flavor.

This frosting comes together in minutes and uses only 5 ingredients (plus salt). After you mix the ingredients, there may still be miso chunks that won’t dissolve: that’s okay! Just try to make it as smooth as possible. What you need for the miso glaze:

• miso: We like yellow or light miso for this recipe, but feel free to use whatever you can find.
• soy pasture: Substitute tamari or coconut amino acids as needed
• rice vinegar
• Sugar: substitute maple syrup or honey if you like
• Spicy Sriracha Sauce
• Salt

Want more with miso? Try these 10 easy miso recipes.

Buy a piece of quality salmon

The other important part of this miso salmon recipe: buy a good chunk of salmon! You can prepare it with any quality, but it tastes best with high-quality fish. We spent a lot of money on this and used King Salmon and wow! It’s beautifully tender and juicy, making it an irresistible piece of fish. But you can also use other types! Here are some tips on how to buy the best salmon:

• Fresh salmon tastes best. You can find good frozen salmon, but for the best salmon, buy it fresh at your local fish counter.
• Buy wild salmon. Wild fish caught in your country is generally a sustainable choice. There are also quality options at well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch consumer guide.
• Coho is a good choice. We tend to like coho salmon for its mild flavor: price-wise, it’s a good, middle-of-the-road option. Sure, the king salmon is fantastic, but it’s no longer a luxury. Avoid Atlantic salmon as they are usually farmed.

Ways to cook salmon with miso

There are many ways to cook salmon. We chose chicken for this miso salmon recipe because it’s quick and easy! Below are some tips for cooking salmon. But you can also choose any method of cooking salmon that you like! Here are some other options:

• Seared Salmon: Paint on some glaze when you turn the salmon skin-side down, then add a little more after it comes out of the pan.
• Baked Salmon: Use the glaze like you would grill it!
• Grilled Salmon or Grilled Salmon En Papillote Brush the glaze just before placing on the grill and add more after cooking, like grilling.

Tips for grilling salmon

In our opinion, the best way to prepare this miso salmon is to grill it! Here are a few tips

• Allow the salmon to come to room temperature or salt (lower quality salmon). It’s important to allow the salmon to come to room temperature before grilling so it cooks evenly. If you’re using low-quality salmon, you might want to salt it during this time: see Grilled Salmon for more!
• Chicken varies, so pay close attention to the cooking time! The exact time for this grilled salmon depends on your specific broiler and the thickness of the fish. It will be different every time: so pay attention! Count 4 to 5 minutes for a very thin salmon or 7 to 10 minutes for a 1 inch thick salmon. A food thermometer is good for judging if it’s done.
• Most broilers are about 3 to 5 inches from the heating element. If yours is closer, be careful and watch the salmon as it cooks.

Sides to serve with miso salmon

What to Serve with Miso Salmon for an Easy Dinner There are so many options! The flavors are Asian-inspired, so you can use Asian-style ingredients or opt for other elements that match the atmosphere. Here are some of our favorite ways to use salmon miso as accessories:

This miso salmon recipe is…

Pescetarian, gluten free and dairy free.

The best salmon recipes

Salmon is one of the best healthy dinner ideas! Here are some other salmon recipes to add to your repertoire: