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Broiled Miso Salmon

Savor the Flavor: Easy Broiled Miso Salmon in 8 Minutes

This 8-Minute Broiled Miso Salmon recipe is quick, healthy, and delicious, featuring a caramelized glaze and rich umami flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste Substitute with yellow or red miso if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Maple syrup or honey can be used as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin For a non-alcoholic option, replace with rice vinegar mixed with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Can be omitted for allergy-friendly option
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste Freshly grated ginger also works
For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Choose skin-on for added flavor or skinless for a lighter version
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Thinly Sliced Scallions
  • 1 tablespoon Black and White Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Fresh garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ziplock bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Make Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, granulated sugar, mirin, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger paste until smooth and well combined.
  2. Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a large container or Ziplock bag, pour the marinade over the salmon, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat Broiler: Set your oven to high broil and allow it to preheat for about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Broil Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and broil for 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature hits 125°F (52°C).
  5. Serve: Brush the fillets with reserved marinade and serve garnished with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and watch the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.

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