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!

Look at the glaze on this salmon! It only takes 10 minutes to cook! How easy it that?
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!
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
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.
This Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic makes the perfect side dish for this Miso Glazed Salmon!
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.
Want more recipes like this?
If you like this Miso Glazed Salmon recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:
- Asian Rubbed Salmon
- Red Curry Salmon Kebabs
- Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw
- Seared Gochujang-Glazed Redfish
- Pan Seared Halibut with Nuoc Cham Slaw
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.
PrintMiso Glazed Salmon
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 love!
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
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
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 ½ pounds fresh Atlantic salmon
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 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 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 and or our Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic.
Notes
- 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.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broil or Grill
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 6.7 g
- Sodium: 224 mg
- Fat: 11.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.6 g
- Protein: 40.4 g
- Cholesterol: 86.9 mg
Keywords: broiled salmon with skin, broiled salmon marinade, miso ginger salmon, miso glazed salmon
Lian
Solid, easy, tasty recipe. I don’t usually cook because my husband is a chef and he really liked it, too, and so did my sister. Highly recommend and I will make it again. Thanks!
★★★★★
Asian Caucasian
I'm so happy that you enjoyed the salmon recipe, Lian! It's one of our go-recipes during the busy work week. Thank you for sharing your comment!
Kilanii
What temperature is the oven meant to be put on for broiling the salmon?
Asian Caucasian
Hi! You need to set the oven on broil. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Tiffany
This was delicious, thank you!
Asian Caucasian
So glad you liked this, Tiffany! This salmon recipe is my go-to. It's so easy and tasty!
Jeff
You have rice vinegar in the recipe but not in the instructions on what to do with it! I assume it's for the marinade
Asian Caucasian
Thanks for catching that! Yes, the mirin is for the marinade. I've fixed it in the recipe card. Hope you enjoy the salmon!
Megan
What is the amount of soy sauce to put in the recipe? I think it is not listed in the ingredients, but you mention it in the instructions for the recipe.
Asian Caucasian
Thanks for catching that! 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce is what's needed. Fixing this post now!