How to Make Broiled Miso Salmon Fillets - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is one of the most popular fish to cook and eat, and for good reason. It's delicious, versatile, and packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. There are so many ways to prepare salmon, but one of the best and simplest methods is to broil it. Broiling gives the salmon a nice, caramelized crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. It's also a quick cooking method, making it great for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
  • 1 pound salmon fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 pound salmon

  • Toast sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Watch them closely and remove from heat once sesame seeds are a golden brown. Set aside.
  • Combine miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease with oil.
  • Coat salmon well in the miso sauce and place skin-side up on the baking pan.
  • Broil in the preheated oven, watching closely, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 440mg