Ginger Miso Glazed Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillets with a savory-sweet glaze made from miso paste, ginger, and soy sauce. The glaze caramelizes beautifully during cooking, creating a flavorful crust.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, minced ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth. Set the glaze aside.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the bottom is golden.
- Flip the salmon and brush the top with the miso glaze.
- Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, basting occasionally with the glaze, until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze caramelizes.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle any remaining glaze on top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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