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Honey Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe

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A quick and easy honey miso glazed salmon with sesame ginger rice that balances sweet, salty, and umami flavors for a delicious weeknight meal or dinner party dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (185 g), rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups water or low-sodium chicken broth (360 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for toasting and finishing)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the rice: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 ½ cups water or broth, chopped ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil and green onions.
  3. Toast sesame seeds: While the rice cooks, toast 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside for garnish.
  4. Cook the salmon: Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to crisp the skin. Flip gently and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Glaze the salmon: Lower the heat to medium-low. Spoon the honey miso glaze generously over the salmon fillets. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish as it thickens and caramelizes. The salmon should be opaque and flaky but still moist inside.

Notes

Let salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking. Pat dry for crispy skin. Add glaze only at the end to avoid burning. Use fresh ginger for best flavor. If glaze burns, reduce heat. Can bake salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes after glazing as an alternative method.

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