It’s been my go-to weeknight dinner for over 20 years, and I never skip this one ingredient.
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Its always good to have low-work, high-payoff recipes up my sleeve.
That’s why I turn to baked salmon often.
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And Ive never heard a peep that theyre tired of eating itthats a win!
Its my secret weapon for turning this fatty fish into a weeknight dinner centerpiece.
What Is Shiro Miso?
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The practice of making miso is millennia-old and there are thousands of varieties.
In America, miso is categorized by its colorred, white, or yellow.
The color generally points to how the miso will taste.
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Light miso (white or yellow) is mellower and sweeter.
Dark miso (red or brown) is saltier and funkier.
My favorite brand for everyday cooking and seasoning salmon isHikari Organic White Miso.
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl.
Spoon and spread it on top of the salmon.
Just one side of the fish, the skinless side, is sufficient.
Smear one tablespoon of shiro miso directly on the fish or stir it into the marinade or glaze.
Miso is salty, so I either dont add salt or reduce it by at least half.
You won’t taste the miso, but you’ll notice the oomph in flavor.
My Tips for Buying and Cooking Salmon
My expertise with salmon is defined by my needs.
With that in mind, here is what I prioritize when buying and cooking salmon:
