Miso Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets brushed with white miso, mirin and a little sugar and grilled for 10 minutes until the top is burnished.
Making Miso Glazed Salmon
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Whisk the miso, mirin, sugar and water until smooth. Brush over the salmon and leave for 15 minutes.
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Heat the grill to high and line a tray with foil.
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Grill the salmon 12 cm from the heat for 10 minutes, until the top is dark in patches and the fish flakes.
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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.
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