Miso Lemon Salmon
This Miso Lemon Salmon is a fast, high-flavor dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients. The miso-honey glaze turns savory, lightly caramelized, and deeply satisfying under the broiler.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
Miso Salmon:
- 1 ½ tablespoons white or yellow miso
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 (4-ounce) filets almon patted dry
- Kosher salt to taste
For Serving:
- white rice cooked
- avocado peeled and sliced
- toasted nori sheets
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
To Make the Miso Salmon:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the miso, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic powder, lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Pre-heat oven to the broiler setting. Line a small baking sheet or baking tray with foil. This makes for easy cleaning. Place the filets on the baking sheet a few inches apart. Sprinkle both sides of the filets with kosher salt. Brush the miso paste all over each of the filets. I really coated it on there!
- Transfer to a broiler for 5-7 minutes, until the edges of the salmon are toasty.
To Assemble:
- Serve them with the white rice, avocado, nori sheets, sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Quick Tips
Use foil, not parchment. Broilers run hot, and foil ensures safe, easy cleanup without scorching. Pat the salmon dry first. This helps the glaze cling and prevents steaming. Serve with pre-cooked rice. I like to have pre-cooked, frozen rice on hand to make weeknight dinners super easy and quick.Make Ahead, Reheating, & Storage
The miso glaze can be mixed up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover salmon keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or enjoy cold over rice or greens to avoid drying it out.Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
