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miso salmon recipe

Honey Miso Salmon in 20 Minutes

Miso, honey, and a touch of soy make the most simple, tongue-hugging glaze for the easiest and fastest oven baked salmon recipe.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, easy, fish, heallthy, Japanese, miso, miso paste, pescatarian, salmon, seafood
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 451kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or cast iron pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon filet
  • ¾ tbsp avocado oil

Salmon Rub

  • 2 tbsp miso paste
  • 1½ tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce

Garnish for Miso Salmon

  • scallions thin sliced
  • black and white toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 F.
    Mix the miso paste, honey, and soy sauce till smooth. Rub the paste all over the top and sides of a clean and dry salmon filet.
    2 tbsp miso paste, 1½ tbsp honey, 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • Oil the Dutch oven or cast iron pan. Place the salmon in the pan and put in the oven, middle rack, uncovered. Bake for 8-9 minutes adding a little time if the filet is very thick.
    ¾ tbsp avocado oil, 1 lb salmon filet
  • Change oven setting to broil. Broil for last 2-3 minutes.
  • Pull the pan out and let the salmon rest for several minutes. The oils should be sizzling.
    After few minutes, garnish generously with scallions and black & white toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
    scallions, black and white toasted sesame seeds

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • a side of steaming rice
  • serve with Asian noodles
  • serve with greens like baby bok choy or cucumber salad
Nutritional values are estimates and will vary on brands chosen, amounts, ingredients used, and preparations. Please use your personal nutritional calculator for more exact amounts. RLF is not a certified nutritionist.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Honey Miso Salmon in 20 Minutes
Amount per Serving
Calories
451
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
825
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
1164
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
47
g
94
%
Vitamin A
 
106
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.