How to Make Maple Miso Glazed Salmon (Quick & Easy!)

white miso paste

🥗Healthier: yellow miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Yellow miso is slightly less intense in flavor, while soy sauce provides saltiness.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Start by making the miso glaze.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of white miso, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of tamari or soy sauce, a splash of rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of ginger.

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth, working the miso to fully incorporate it.

Prepare 4 salmon filets, ensuring they are all the same size for even cooking.

Season the salmon filets lightly with salt and pepper.

Brush the miso glaze generously all over the salmon filets, using it all up and getting along the sides as well.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the salmon in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, checking for doneness based on the thickness of the filets.

Optionally, you can grill the salmon on a piece of foil over medium heat until cooked through.

Serve the salmon over rice, sushi rice, or with steamed greens, and garnish with scallions, lime wedges, toasted sesame seeds, and more chili flakes if desired.

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