Miso Baked Salmon

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This miso-baked salmon is salty and sweet, with a deep umami flavor. The salmon, coated with a sweet marinade, is baked instead of broiled, preventing the marinade from burning on top. Fresh scallions round out the flavor.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Updated on September 20, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Miso Baked Salmon
Photo:

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dry sherry

  • ¼ cup white miso

  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral cooking oil

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless wild-caught salmon fillets

  • ¼ cup sliced scallions

Directions

  1. Whisk sherry, miso, pineapple juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil and garlic powder together in a shallow dish until smooth. Add salmon fillets, turning to coat with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    salmon fillets and marinade in a plastic bag

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  2. Meanwhile, position rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat evenly with cooking spray.

  3. Pat the salmon dry and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the remaining marinade.

    marinaded fillets on a foil lined sheet pan

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  4. Bake on the center rack until firm to the touch and opaque, about 10 minutes.

  5. Increase oven temperature to 450°F and remove the salmon from the oven. Brush each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade. (Discard remaining marinade.) Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 140°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions.

    cooked fillets on a foil lined sheet pan

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
10g Fat
5g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 fillet
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Vitamin K 13mcg 11%
Sodium 338mg 15%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 44mg 10%
Potassium 732mg 16%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 5mcg 208%
Omega 3 3g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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