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Ginger Miso Salmon
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GINGER MISO SALMON

This ginger miso salmon is a delicious Japanese-inspired dish that blends the rich flavor of salmon with the bold taste of ginger and white miso paste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: ginger miso salmon, miso glazed salmon, miso salmon
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese cooking rice wine)
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Peel fresh ginger and then grate it, or use frozen crushed ginger.
  • Add the white miso paste, grated ginger, brown sugar, crushed garlic, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin to a large bowl.
  • Thoroughly whisk the ingredients in the bowl.
  • Use salmon with the skin on. Place the salmon fillets in an airtight container with the skin side up.
  • Pour the miso glaze over the salmon in the airtight container.
  • Place the lid on the airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Or, marinate the salmon in a large Ziploc bag. Let the salmon marinade in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 1-2 hours.
  • Once marinated, disregard the extra marinade in the container and place the salmon with the skin side down on a sheet pan with tinfoil.
  • Cook the salmon in the oven at 375°F for 14-20 minutes or until done to your preference and fully cooked.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and carefully use a spatula to remove the skin from the bottom of the salmon fillets.
  • Serve this salmon after cooking it. Top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve it on its own or with roasted vegetables and cooked brown rice.

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Notes

  • Skin On Salmon: Make sure to use salmon fillets with the skin on. It helps the salmon maintain its flavor and helps keep it juicy when it cooks. Once cooked and you are ready to serve the salmon, remove the skin with a spatula.
  • Tamari: For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of low-sodium soy sauce.
 
Please note that the calories and WW points include the entire marinade, even though much of the excess marinade won't be consumed. Please adjust the calories and points as you see fit.
WW Points: 2 points per serving if you use a sugar-free sweetener
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Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 46.8g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 879mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 6.8g