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Japanese

Miso-Glazed Salmon Teriyaki

Perfectly seared salmon fillets brushed with a savory-sweet miso-teriyaki glaze, finished with sesame and scallions. Silky sauce clings to flaky fish.

27 minmedium4 servings
Miso-Glazed Salmon Teriyaki
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
27 min

Ingredients

Equipment

  • 10-inch nonstick skillet
    Alternative: Cast iron skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
    Alternative: Spoon for basting

★ = Essential

Instructions

  1. Pat Salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt. Mix White miso paste, Soy sauce, Mirin and Sesame oil into a smooth glaze.

    Prepare glaze and salmon
    ✓ Checkpoint: Glaze is smooth with no lumps

  2. Heat skillet with neutral oil. Place Salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook 4 minutes until skin is crisp.

    Sear salmon skin
    ✓ Checkpoint: Skin releases easily and is golden brown

  3. Flip salmon and brush generously with miso-teriyaki glaze. Cook 3 more minutes while basting.

    Glaze and finish cooking⚠️ Critical step
    ✓ Checkpoint: Fish flakes easily and glaze is caramelized and glossy

Nutrition

(per serving)

380
Calories
34g
Protein
12g
Carbs
20g
Fat
1g
Fiber

Storage

Refrigerator: 2 days

Store in airtight container. Best eaten within 2 days.

Reheating: Reheat gently in skillet with splash of water to loosen glaze. Avoid microwave.

Variations

  • Spicy Miso Salmon: Add 1 tsp gochujang or sriracha to the glaze
  • Citrus Miso Salmon: Add 1 tsp fresh yuzu or lemon zest to glaze before brushing
  • Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl: Serve over steamed rice with blanched broccoli and avocado
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