Miso is the ultimate umami flavour sensation and it’s so easy to cook with at home. Miso paste is available at most major supermarkets and, mixed with a few simple ingredients like tamari, sugar and vinegar, it makes the most incredible marinade. This is Baked Miso Salmon with maximum flavour and minimal effort. I love the way the marinade caramelises on the salmon, while the rest remains liquid enough to drizzle over rice. I regularly make this meal midweek because it’s as simple as mixing a few pantry staples together and popping the tray in the oven. Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables; here I used steamed bok choy.
Can Baked Miso Salmon be made ahead of time?
Miso Salmon is best cooked and eaten immediately.
Is Baked Miso Salmon suitable for leftovers?
Leftovers can be stored for up to 48 hours. Reheat in the microwave, taking care to not overheat which will result in rubbery salmon. Not suitable to freeze.
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Baked Miso Salmon
- Total Time: 15 – 22 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Red onion pickle
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp caster sugar/superfine sugar
Marinade ingredients
- 2 tbsp miso paste (it doesn’t matter if you use white or red, and it keeps in the fridge for 2–3 months)
- 2 tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Remaining ingredients
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets
- Vegetables of choice, to serve (steamed bok choy pictured)
- Cooked rice, to serve
- Black and white sesame seeds, to serve (optional)
- Spring onion/scallion, sliced, to serve (optional)
- Fresh chilli, sliced, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (all oven types).
- Combine the red onion pickle ingredients and set aside.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small, shallow baking dish until the sugar has dissolved (it may not be completely smooth due to the miso, which is fine). Add the salmon and turn a few times until coated.
- Place in the oven and cook for 12 minutes.
- To brown and caramelise the salmon, add 2-3 tbsp of water to the base of the tray to stop the sauce from burning. Set the oven to grill/broil and grill the salmon for 3-5 minutes (see note 1).
- Serve alongside vegetables, rice and red onion pickle. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, spring onion and chilli if using.
Notes
Note 1 – This part happens quickly so don’t go far! Check the salmon at the 3-minute mark. If the salmon is not browned, continue cooking under the grill for a further 2 minutes. The sauce should still be liquid (drizzle it over your rice!) but starting to caramelise on top.
MAKE AHEAD
Miso Salmon is best cooked and eaten immediately.
LEFTOVERS
Leftovers can be stored for up to 48 hours. Reheat in the microwave, taking care to not overheat which will result in rubbery salmon. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12-17 mins
- Category: soup, miso soup, miso salmon
- Method: bake, grill
- Cuisine: Asian
