Description
Baked Maple Miso Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring a savory-sweet glaze made from miso, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Oven-baked to caramelized perfection, this Japanese-inspired salmon is tender, flaky, and packed with umami.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Optional: sliced green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Brush the glaze generously over the tops and sides of the salmon.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavor (optional).
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
- Optional: Broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Use white miso (shiro miso) for a mild, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with maple syrup.Do not over-marinate; 30 minutes max to avoid oversalting the salmon.This dish also works well with cod, halibut, or trout—adjust cooking time accordingly.Double the glaze for extra sauce to drizzle over rice or vegetables.Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
