Name: Miso Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: ¼ cup white miso paste (low sodium is preferred); ¼ cup mirin; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped; 1 ½ pounds fresh Atlantic salmon; Sesame seeds for garnish

Yes, you can... make this super easy Miso Glazed Salmon! Just marinate and broil in the oven! It's a quick dinner the entire family will fall in love with!

broiled miso salmon filet on a wooden board topped with chopped green onions with green onions on the side

Look at the glaze on this salmon! It only takes 10 minutes to cook! How easy it that?

two pieces of raw salmon filets on a wooden board

This Miso Glazed Salmon starts with a beautiful piece of fish (I prefer Atlantic salmon because of its fatty texture) from your fishmonger or the fish market at your local grocery store. Whole Foods always has the best Atlantic salmon, which is actually Norwegian salmon. The fish will literally melt in your mouth!

miso marinade in a small white square bowl on top of a wooden board with green onions on the side

What's in the marinade?

Whisk together these simple ingredients for the perfect marinade that's sweet and salty and full of deliciousness in every bite! It's that simple!

Miso paste (fermented soy bean paste)
Soy sauce
Mirin
Rice vinegar
Sesame oil
Fresh ginger
Green onions

A whole salmon filet marinating in a plastic bag placed on top of a white plate

Marinate the salmon in a plastic sealable bag for 30 minutes in the fridge. It soaks up all of the delicious flavors of the miso marinade!

How to make miso glazed salmon?

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, pepper, and green onions until well combined. Place the salmon filet into a sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the salmon. Marinate the salmon in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat the oven on the broil setting. Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking tray. Place on a high rack in the oven. Broil the salmon for approximately 10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Watch carefully not to let the salmon burn! Garnish salmon with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Serve with a side of sticky rice, or our Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic.

cooked baby bok choy on a plate with a side of red pepper flakes

This Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic makes the perfect side dish for this Miso Glazed Salmon!

miso glazed salmon on a white plate with a side of white rice and baby bok choy

How gorgeous and healthy is this dish? Treat your family to a fantastic meal that will be on repeat for years to come!

Tips and tricks

I prefer the Atlantic (Norwegian) salmon, but you can definitely use wild salmon with this recipe.
You can also grill the salmon on high heat on a grill pan, or on an outdoor grill for 3 to 4 minutes each side. Just watch it carefully to make sure it doesn't burn!
Any rice would be a great side dish with this. Fried rice would be fantastic!
Make extra marinade to heat and drizzle on top before serving.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on April 21, 2017, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like step by step instructions and tips in April 2020.