Citrus Miso Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Umami-rich salmon with sweet citrus miso glaze, ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets, pin bones removed
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
04 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
07 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
09 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
10 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - Lime or orange wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, honey (or maple syrup), orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and orange zest until smooth.
03 - Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels.
04 - Brush each fillet generously with the citrus miso glaze, reserving a little for serving.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For a caramelized top, broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from the oven. Brush with the reserved glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with citrus wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze comes together in minutes and transforms ordinary salmon into something restaurant worthy
- That balance of salty miso, bright citrus, and gentle honey sweetness makes people ask for seconds every single time
02 -
- Patting the salmon completely dry before glazing is the secret to getting that beautiful caramelized finish instead of a watery glaze that slides right off
- Broiling for just 1 to 2 minutes at the end creates those gorgeous caramelized spots, but walk away for even 30 seconds and you might come back to something bitter and burned
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let the fish sit out for 15 minutes before you pop it in the oven
- A silicone pastry brush makes glazing so much easier than a bristle brush, which tends to shed hairs into your glaze