Japanese miso is a savory, salty paste usually made with fermented soybeans or rice and barley.

This recipe of salmon fillets with a miso glaze couldn’t be easier.

The strong flavor of the salmon holds up beautifully with the sweet and salty miso glaze.

Miso Glazed Salmon on a Plate with Green Beans and Rice

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The fish cooks under the broiler in 10 minutes or less.

Marinate the fish longer, even overnight, for more infused miso flavor.

you’re free to also dress up simple cod with this method.

Miso Glazed Salmon on a Platter with a Fork

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Adjust proportions to taste.

confirm the fish is coated with the miso sauce.

Cover the container and marinate for at least 30 minutes, and up to overnight.

Bowl of Miso Glaze for Salmon Recipe

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Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil.

Brush a little vegetable oil over the foil and lay the salmon fillets on top.

confirm there is an even, thin coating of marinade on top of the fish.

Miso Glazed Salmon in a Casserole Dish

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Place the fillets no closer than about 6 inches from the broiler element in your oven.

Keep an eye on the salmon.

The marinade has sugar in it that can easily cause the glaze to burn.

Miso Glazed Salmon on Aluminum Lined Baking Sheet

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Serve with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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Cooked Miso Glazed Salmon on Aluminum Lined Baking Sheet

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How to Make Miso Glazed Salmon

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