Description
Miso-glazed salmon is one of those restaurant dishes that turns out to be absurdly simple at home. White miso, mirin, and a touch of sugar create a glaze that caramelizes under the broiler into a lacquered, umami-rich crust on the fish. Over rice with pickled vegetables and steamed greens, it is an elegant bowl that takes less effort than most weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin-on
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 cup steamed baby bok choy, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into ribbons
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together miso paste, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and soy sauce until smooth. Spread the glaze over the top and sides of each salmon fillet. If time allows, marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Broil for 6 to 8 minutes until the miso glaze is caramelized and bubbly and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon broils, steam the baby bok choy for 3 minutes until tender. Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Divide sushi rice among 4 bowls. Place a salmon fillet in each bowl alongside the bok choy.
- Arrange shredded carrot, cucumber ribbons, and pickled ginger around the bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- White miso is milder and sweeter than red miso, which makes it better for fish. Red miso would overpower the salmon.
- Watch the broiler closely — the sugar in the miso glaze can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in seconds.
- A 30-minute marination deepens the flavor, but even 10 minutes produces excellent results if you are short on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 790
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 75