Miso Marinated Salmon

A perfectly cooked piece of salmon is one of my absolute favorite things in the world. Hardy, flaky, and lusciously moist throughout, salmon is a delight on its own, but if you’re looking for a recipe that takes our favorite pink fish to new heights, today’s Miso Marinated Salmon has got you covered.

Our Miso Salmon features a delicious blend of savory and spicy flavors, with rich umami depth. The marinade uses a base of soy sauce and miso paste, with ginger and garlic as aromatics, soy sauce for umami depth, a dash of nuttiness courtesy of sesame oil, and just a hint of spice from Korean red pepper. The marinade comes together in just minutes, and can easily be tweaked to meet your preference. Best of all this salmon is super simple to prepare and makes a delicious entrée for dinner or a hardy lunch.

Miso Marinated SalmonPhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs. of salmon filet
• Fresh scallions, chopped
• Sesame seeds for garnish

For the Miso Marinade:

• 2 tbs. miso paste
• 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbs. soy sauce
• 2 tbs. white wine
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Korean red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. coarse black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl and mix.
2. Place the salmon in a large bowl and rub the marinade into the salmon on all sides.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
4. Heat a large cast iron frying pan and place the salmon skin side down in the pan.
5. Top with the sliced scallions and cover with another pan.
6. Cook until the salmon feels slightly resistant but firm when pressed gently. Salmon should be firm but still moist, not dry. This process should take about 8 - 12 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of the fish being cooked. The fish should easily flake when done.
7. Let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving.

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