Miso Citrus Glazed Salmon (Printable)
Glazed salmon with miso-citrus marinade paired with refreshing shaved cucumber salad for a light, flavorful dinner.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (5-6 oz each), skin on or off
02 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
04 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Shaved Cucumber Salad
10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp honey
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Extra sesame seeds
20 - Chopped cilantro or scallions
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, orange juice, grated ginger, and olive oil until smooth.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with miso citrus glaze. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until just cooked through and flaky.
05 - Wash and trim cucumbers. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons. Place in bowl and toss with rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, cilantro (if using), sesame seeds, and pinch of salt.
06 - Arrange shaved cucumber salad on plates. Top each with a salmon fillet. Garnish with lime wedges, extra sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro or scallions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The miso citrus glaze creates an incredible umami depth with almost zero effort on your part.
- That cucumber salad is the perfect refreshing counterpoint to rich, flaky salmon.
02 -
- Marinating the salmon for even 15 minutes transforms good into absolutely memorable.
- Watch the oven closely after 12 minutes since salmon goes from perfect to overcooked remarkably fast.
03 -
- Let the salmon rest for two minutes after baking so the juices redistribute instead of running onto the plate.
- Taste your miso paste first since some brands are significantly saltier than others.