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Miso Glazed Salmon

Salmon fillets brushed with white miso, mirin and a little sugar and grilled for 10 minutes until the top is burnished.

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Making Miso Glazed Salmon

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  1. Whisk the miso, mirin, sugar and water until smooth. Brush over the salmon and leave for 15 minutes.

  2. Heat the grill to high and line a tray with foil.

  3. Grill the salmon 12 cm from the heat for 10 minutes, until the top is dark in patches and the fish flakes.

  4. Scatter with the spring onions and sesame seeds.

Small Things That Help

  • Choose white miso for a mild flavour.
  • Brush the glaze on thickly.
  • If your grill runs hot, check at 7 minutes.
  • Line the tray with foil for easy cleaning.

Changing the Recipe

  • Out of spring onions? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.

Serving Suggestions

  • Steamed rice
  • Greens with sesame
  • Pickled radish
  • Green tea

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. Good cold flaked over rice.

Miso Glazed Salmon FAQ: Common Questions

How long does Miso Glazed Salmon take to make?

About 22 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Miso Glazed Salmon?

Choose white miso for a mild flavour. Brush the glaze on thickly. If your grill runs hot, check at 7 minutes. Line the tray with foil for easy cleaning.

What should I serve with Miso Glazed Salmon?

Steamed rice; Greens with sesame; Pickled radish; Green tea.

How should Miso Glazed Salmon be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. Good cold flaked over rice.

Is Miso Glazed Salmon suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and high-protein. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Miso Glazed Salmon?

About 414 kcal per serving, with 33 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Miso Glazed Salmon Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

414Calories
33gProtein
21gCarbs
22gFat
2gFibre
15gSugar
900mgSodium

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