Versatile miso (fermented soybean paste) keeps for months in the refrigerator and adds instant flavor to soups, sauces, dips, marinades and salad dressings. In general, the lighter the miso, the milder and sweeter its flavor. Light miso is the key to the wonderful flavor of this salmon.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sweet white miso paste (see Ingredient note)
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine) (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
A few drops hot pepper sauce
1 1/4 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1. Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a small baking pan with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray.
2. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Whisk miso, mirin, soy sauce (or tamari), ginger and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the prepared pan. Brush generously with the miso mixture. Broil salmon, 3 to 4 inches from the heat source, until opaque in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Transfer the salmon to warmed plates and garnish with the reserved sesame seeds, scallions and cilantro (or parsley).

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 252 calories; 10 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 78 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 30 g protein; 1 g fiber; 432 mg sodium; 730 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Potassium (37% daily value); high in omega-3s.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving


Exchanges: 3 lean meat

TIP: Ingredient Note: Miso paste, mirin and tamari are available in health-food stores and Asian markets.

This was delicious! I didn't have mirin so I used rice vinegar, and brown rice miso. I served it with steamed broccoli and brown rice and it was a hit with the whole family! I will definitely make it again!

Elisa, Switzerland

Excellent! I made it for my book club and it was a total success. Although I was concerned that sauce might be too strong, I brushed a lot of it on the salmon. It was perfect. I was surprised at how the scallions added to the dish. Next time will have some extra scallions to pass around.

Anonymous, Chevy Chase, MD

I loved it, I might use a little less miso next time, would definately make again. I substituted dried ginger as I didn't have fresh on hand. Served with sauteed spinach.

Anonymous, Mpls, MN

This was excellent! I finally was able to locate miso in my grocery store and this was the first recipe that I have made with it. It is a definite repeater in our house as we eat a lot of salmon.

Sally

It was easy to make and very good! It's really quick to make as well. Great recipe!

Yuki , Oklahoma City, OK

The salmon was delicious. The glaze was tasty and looked appealing.

Anonymous, Oxford, CT

Delicious!! I love this recipe and have made it a couple times to rave reviews. My 4 year-old loves this as well. Make it!!

S Fan, Fullerton, CA