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    Home » Recipe » Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon

    Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2022 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy, Delicious and Family Friendly Miso Glazed Salmon

    Miso roasted salmon (especially sockeye salmon!) is one of my all time favourite, go-to fish recipes. This recipe really lets fresh and healthy salmon shine. I love the tangy, rich glaze and the hint of sweetness that also makes this a kid-friendly recipe. Lemon adds light and bright tartness while savory miso paste keeps this thick enough to cling to the fish and creates a nice caramelized, bubbly glaze.

    Easy Miso Baked Salmon Recipe
    Easy Miso Baked Salmon Recipe
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    • Easy, Delicious and Family Friendly Miso Glazed Salmon
    • Seafood Seafood!
    • I Was Raised In A West Coast Fishing Family
    • Wild Seafood Experiments
    • Nothing Beats Fresh Wild Salmon
    • Related Seafood Recipes
    • Recipe

    Seafood Seafood!

    If you've been following along for awhile, you'll know how much I love fresh seafood. If you do to, try out my Salmon Crudo, Salmon Carpaccio or Mexican Tuna Ceviche for some raw appetizer options. Easy Snapper Laksa is a fantastic main course as is the mixed seafood Chirashi Sushi Bowl (aka Chirashizushi). For a twist on this recipe, check out Easy Furikake Salmon.

    This Asian style miso baked salmon pairs really well with salad and Ginger Dressing and Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts.

    I Was Raised In A West Coast Fishing Family

    I grew up in a fishing family and salmon was the first fishery I was a deck hand for. Seeing so much salmon, I think I took all that healthy wild fish for granted, though in my defence, I was only 12 when I started.

    Sabrina Commercial Salmon Fishing in the 90's
    Sabrina Commercial Salmon Fishing in the 90's

    After moving out on my own and training at cooking school, I began to appreciate our sustainable and delicious seafood a whole lot more. I carried on deck handing (mostly with my dad) for many summers and after I went to cooking school, I decided I would try eating every kind of seafood we caught at least once.

    Grizzly Bears Like Salmon Too!
    Grizzly Bears Like Salmon Too!

    Wild Seafood Experiments

    Dad was pretty knowledgeable and game for my experimentation. When we caught sea cucumber, he knew what parts to eat and how to cook it. When we caught some white fish, he suggested we try a coastal indigenous style of preserving it in the sun. We cut it thin, laid it on tin foil on the boat roof and then...forgot about it. We fished through a few storms before remembering one sunny day, that we had put some fish on the roof. I climbed up and it was still there, salty from the sea and dried like jerky-it wasn't bad!

    Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillet
    Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillet
    Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon Quick and Easy
    Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon Quick and Easy
    Bubbly Delicious Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe
    Bubbly Delicious Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe

    Nothing Beats Fresh Wild Salmon

    Despite all the adventures in seafood that year, few things beat a fresh caught salmon. Fresh, seasonal salmon is sweet and mild and often needs nothing more than a little salt and pepper (check out my simple Perfectly Baked Salmon Recipe here).

    However, if you're lucky enough to get fish regularly, it's fun and delicious to try other more creative recipes like this miso roasted salmon or for a fancy presentation, try Salmon En Croute with Dill Cream Sauce. For a perfect side dish, try this crispy and healthy herb Smashed Potato recipe.

    Wild Salmon With Miso Glaze
    Wild Salmon With Miso Glaze

    Related Seafood Recipes

    • Chirashi Sushi Bowl (aka Chirashizushi)
    • Miso Baked Oysters-A Quick And Easy West Coast Appetizer
    • The Best Crab Cake Recipe
    • Scallops Vongole Style

    I no longer commercial fish but I'll be down at the dock buying my salmon from local fisherman or begging my now retired dad to take me out sport fishing! Happy Salmon Season, my friends!

    For more on what I'm cooking up, follow me on Instagram or Facebook. You might also like my FREE printable weekly meal planner.

    Cheers friends! Sabrina

    Recipe

    Wild Salmon With Miso Glaze

    Miso Roasted Salmon

    This bright lemony recipe adds a delicious glaze to a freshly caught salmon. Bake at high heat in the BBQ or the oven to get it bubbly and lightly browned on top. This recipe makes enough for one whole fish which is 2 fillets. If you are doing just one fillet, use the rest of this sauce to make my Miso Baked Oysters or my deluxe salmon sandwich!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main, Seafood
    Cuisine: canadian, Japanese, PNW, West Coast
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 1 Sockeye Salmon, filleted and deboned or other similar sized salmon, Sockeye are approx 5-6 lbs when whole
    • ½ c Japanese Mayonnaise You can substitute regular mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Miso Paste, I use light miso but any type will work great
    • 1 tbsp Mirin (Japanese Cooking Wine) Most grocery stores carry this in their Asian section, if not, substitute 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey.
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
    • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven or BBQ to 400' F
    • Mix together all ingredients except salmon.
      Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillet
    • Place salmon fillets skin side down on a baking sheet and then spread miso mixture evenly over both fillets.
      Roasted Miso Glazed Salmon Quick and Easy
    • Place in oven or BBQ and bake until salmon is just cooked through and top is bubbly and starting to brown, approx 8-10 min. Take care not to overcook your salmon-overcooked salmon is dry salmon.
      Bubbly Delicious Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe
    • Remove from oven and serve garnished with extra lemon wedges or freshly chopped chives/green onions.
      Wild Salmon With Miso Glaze
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    About Sabrina Currie

    Classically French trained cook, photographer and food stylist living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

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    Comments

    1. Shailaja Desai

      July 20, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Love using both miso paste and mirin in grilling! This Salmon looks just perfect!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:49 pm

        Thanks Shailaja, miso and mirin are so delicious aren’t they?!

        Reply
        • Deb

          November 17, 2022 at 7:38 pm

          Made this for company tonight. Always a winner!

          Reply
          • Sabrina Currie

            November 18, 2022 at 9:36 am

            Awesome, definitely one of my favorite salmon recipes too. Thanks for sharing.

            Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      July 21, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful way to grow up. So many useful life skills there. Your salmon has me drooling...I don't eat enough fish!!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you Bernice, fish is so good, but only if it’s good quality fresh or frozen at sea!

        Reply
    3. Sadia Malik

      July 21, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      some awesome adventures that salmon looks delicious

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 22, 2020 at 11:50 am

        Thanks so much Sadia!

        Reply
    4. Vanessa

      July 22, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon but usually just prepare it simply in a pan. This flavourful variation sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 27, 2020 at 9:25 am

        It’s a winner, I hope you love it as much as we do!

        Reply
    5. Ginni Kelley

      July 22, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      The salmon looks delicious, and I loved reading about your amazing experience.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 27, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Thanks Ginni!

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      July 25, 2020 at 7:00 am

      Miso and mirin and salmon is one of my favorite combinations. This recipe looks delicious, and thanks for sharing some of your personal seafood adventures!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 27, 2020 at 9:25 am

        Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    7. Terri

      July 27, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I’m going to make this when I ever get my hands in fresh salmon again (or even frozen),! You are very lucky- I have a real appreciation for it after being land locked my entire life!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 27, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Good luck Terri and thanks for reading along 🙂

        Reply
    8. Audrey

      April 16, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I agree wild salmon is the best! This is such a great dinner recipe.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        April 16, 2021 at 10:34 am

        Thanks so much Audrey!

        Reply
    9. Gwynn Galvin

      April 16, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves salmon. This recipe is going on my menu rotation for sure!

      Reply
    10. Jane Hirst

      June 09, 2021 at 6:53 am

      Can wait to try. Where do I find miso ?
      Great pic of you on the boat!
      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        June 09, 2021 at 7:45 am

        Hi Jane, thanks! Miso is available in our local Quality Foods in refrigerated section with sprouts and mushrooms and at Healthyway too, also in the refrigerator section. Any miso will work but I like a light miso for my recipes. Can’t wait to hear how you like it 🙂

        Reply
      • Jane Hirst

        July 24, 2021 at 8:38 am

        5 stars
        Delish !! So good. Mine didn’t brown up like yours - did you broil a bit ?
        Thanks fir the great recipe.

        Reply
        • Sabrina Currie

          July 28, 2021 at 9:19 pm

          Hi Jane,
          I didn't broil this but I have a dual oven with a narrow upper oven which is what I bake my salmon in. I wonder if that makes it hotter on top? That's excellent feedback, I really appreciate it. A little broil if you want the brown bubbly bits won't hurt at all. I do it that way for my miso oysters. Cheers my friend, I hope to see you around soon!
          Sabrina

          Reply
    11. Deb

      July 28, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Mmm, making this tonight with our fresh caught pink salmon. This and your miso baked oysters are a couple of our favourite go to recipes for seafood

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        July 28, 2022 at 7:30 pm

        Aw thanks! Miso goes so good with seafood, doesn’t it?!
        Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂 cheers!

        Reply
        • barry A toll

          September 01, 2022 at 2:04 pm

          Ahoy! Sabrina...I do many forms of miso in my cooking, but tonight I am doing your prescription, dear. Reading the list, I fully expected to see some minced fresh ginger in there, but I've already done enough miso/ginger fresh salmon. I'll be sure to let you know how it turned out. Thanks for the backstory!

          Reply
          • Sabrina Currie

            September 01, 2022 at 2:22 pm

            Hi Barry, I hope you like this version. This is a little lighter in flavour than a ginger mix but that would be a delicious twist. I’ll try it sometime. Cheers!

            Reply

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