Description
Succulent jamie oliver miso salmon offers a harmonious blend of Japanese-inspired flavors with tender fish. Delicate marinade and quick roasting create an elegant seafood dish perfect for home cooks seeking authentic international cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets, skin-on (0.5 lb, 227 g each)
- 2 tbsps miso
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.25 tsp roasted sesame oil
- toasted black and white sesame seeds
- chopped green onion
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk white miso paste, sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth and uniformly blended.
- Salmon Marination: Submerge salmon fillets in the marinade, coating thoroughly, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Temperature Calibration: Remove salmon 15 minutes prior to cooking, allowing it to approach room temperature while excess marinade naturally drips off.
- Oven Configuration: Heat oven to 425°F (218ºC), positioning rack centrally to guarantee uniform heat distribution, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Salmon Placement: Carefully arrange marinated fillets on prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing for consistent cooking and optimal heat circulation.
- Roasting Process: Roast salmon for 18-20 minutes until fish turns opaque and flakes effortlessly, verifying internal temperature reaches 125–130°F (52–54ºC) with a meat thermometer.
- Optional Caramelization: For enhanced exterior, activate broiler at 550°F (288ºC) and broil 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent charring.
- Presentation: Transfer salmon to serving plates, embellishing with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Refrigerate salmon between 1-2 hours to allow deep flavor absorption without making fish too salty or tough.
- Temperature Matters: Remove salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent overcooking.
- Perfect Doneness: Use meat thermometer to check internal temperature, targeting 125–130°F for moist, tender salmon that’s not dry or rubbery.
- Broil with Caution: If adding caramelized finish, watch carefully during 2-3 minute broiling to prevent burning and maintain delicate fish texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg