Broiled Ginger-Miso Salmon with Toasted Sesame
A simple yet elegant salmon dish featuring a luscious ginger-miso glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal that tastes like a special occasion.
Servings 2
Calories 395kcal
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast-iron or stainless steel)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz / 170 g each, skin on or off
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Position Oven Rack: Adjust an oven rack so it sits approximately 6 inches below the heating element. This ensures the salmon cooks through without the glaze scorching too quickly.
- Formulate the Glaze: In a small mixing bowl, combine the white miso paste, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and grated ginger. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Preheat the Broiler: Turn your oven’s broiler function to HIGH, allowing it to preheat for at least 5 minutes. A fully heated broiler is key to achieving a beautiful, caramelized crust.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange them in the oven-safe skillet, leaving space between each fillet. Spoon about two-thirds of the prepared glaze evenly over the top surfaces of the fish.
- First Broil: Carefully place the skillet on the prepared oven rack under the hot broiler. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes. The initial broil cooks the salmon most of the way through.
- Final Glaze & Finish: Remove the skillet from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the fillets. Return the skillet to the broiler for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, just until the glaze is bubbling and the fish is opaque throughout. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Let the salmon rest for a minute in the skillet. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
Storage
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It’s delicious cold on salads or gently reheated in a low-temperature oven.Ingredient Swaps
No white miso? Yellow miso is the best substitute. In a pinch, red miso can be used, but use about 25% less as it has a much stronger, saltier flavor. Honey can be substituted for maple syrup.Troubleshooting
If your glaze is browning too quickly, move the oven rack down an inch or two. All broilers behave differently, so use the time as a guide and your eyes as the final judge.Nutrition
(per serving, approximate) Serving Size: 1 (6 oz) fillet- Calories: 395
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
- Sodium: 657 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
- Dietary Fiber: <1 g
- Total Sugars: 2 g (includes 1g added sugars)
- Protein: 36 g
- Vitamin D: 15 mcg
- Calcium: 27 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 648 mg