Baked Miso Salmon

Baked Miso Salmon is a delightful and healthy Japanese dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, umami-packed miso glaze. This easy-to-make recipe brings the flavors of Japan to your dinner table, making it both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• salmon fillets - 2 (about 150g each)
• white miso paste - 3 tablespoons
• mirin - 2 tablespoons
• soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• honey - 1 tablespoon
• sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• lime wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined to create the marinade.
3. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
• Rich in protein, aiding in muscle maintenance and repair.

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