Grilled Miso Salmon

Written by
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Derrick Riches
Updated 06/26/19
Miso Salmon

Nadine Greeff / Stocksy
Prep: 8 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Total: 22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
404 Calories
18g Fat
15g Carbs
44g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 714mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 44g
Calcium 95mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This is a simple and delicious Japanese inspired salmon recipe. It can be served with grilled vegetables or a salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon fillet, skin on (about 1 1/2 pounds/680 g)
  • 2 tablespoons/30 mL red miso
  • 1 tablespoon/15 mL grated ginger
  • 1 green onion, chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon/5 mL brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL sea salt

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat grill for medium-low heat.

  2. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl.

  3. Place mixture on the flesh of salmon fillet and let sit for 5 or so minutes.

  4. Place salmon on a well-oiled grill grate, skin-side down, and cook for about 12 to 14 minutes (or until internal temperature at thickest part of fillet reads 145 F).

  5. Once cooked through, remove from heat and serve.

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