Broiled Miso Salmon Filets
Discover how miso is good for so much more than soup! Broiled Miso Salmon Filets are quick to prepare, tasty, healthy, and perfect any night of the week!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 6 salmon filets ((about 1.5 lbs. (680g) total))
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 tbs miso paste
- 1 tbs light olive oil
- 1 tbs mirin
- 1 tbs soy sauce ((tamari or liquid aminos for GF))
- 1 tbs minced ginger
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
Instructions
- 1
In small saucepan, toast sesame seeds over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
- 2
In small bowl, combine miso paste, mirin, oil, soy sauce, minced ginger, garlic, and honey. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
- 3
Preheat broiler. (See Recipe Notes for baking vs. broiling.)
- 4
Coat salmon filets well in miso sauce and place on parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet. If using salmon filets with the skin on, place them skin side UP.
- 5
Broil a few inches away from the broiler for 10 minutes, watching closely so the salmon does not burn.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice and leafy green vegetables.