Description
Mouthwatering japanese miso salmon delivers rich umami flavor with simple ingredients. Delicate fish marinated in sweet-savory miso glaze brings elegant coastal cuisine right to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (0.75 pounds/340 grams total, less than 1 inch thick)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons miso (any type)
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garnish Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon toasted white and black sesame seeds
- 1 green onion/scallion, chopped
Instructions
- Inspect salmon fillets meticulously, delicately extracting any hidden bones using precision tweezers and gently eliminating scales with a knife’s sharp edge.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by thoroughly blending all designated ingredients within a spacious mixing vessel or expansive tray.
- Submerge salmon into marinade, positioning skin side upward and generously coating with liquid essence. Seal container and allow flavors to permeate in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, extending to 3 hours for more substantial cuts.
- Prepare cooking surface by draping baking sheet with aluminum foil and applying a gossamer layer of oil. Extract salmon from marinade, meticulously scraping away excess liquid to prevent potential scorching during cooking.
- Position oven rack approximately 9 inches from heat source. Activate broiler at high intensity (550°F), monitoring salmon’s transformation until internal temperature gracefully reaches 125-130°F, typically requiring 10-13 minutes of precise cooking.
- Elevate culinary presentation by delicately sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions atop salmon. Complement dish with aromatic ginger-infused rice for a complete gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Remove pin bones carefully using clean tweezers to ensure smooth, safe eating experience without unexpected bone interruptions.
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help seasoning adhere better and create perfect caramelized exterior during broiling.
- Adjust marinating time based on salmon thickness – thinner cuts need less time to prevent over-seasoning or potential texture breakdown.
- Monitor broiling closely to prevent burning, watching for golden brown edges and avoiding charred spots that could impact delicate fish flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg