Description
This dish features salmon glazed with a rich cranberry miso sauce that balances savory umami and tartness, making it perfect for both festive occasions and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds, fresh chives, or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Prepare all glaze ingredients.
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, white miso paste, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water. Stir to dissolve miso.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened. Optionally, blitz with an immersion blender.
- For skillet: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes, flip and cook for 3–4 minutes more, brushing with glaze.
- For oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes, brushing halfway through with glaze.
- Spoon any extra glaze over the cooked salmon and garnish with sesame seeds and herbs before serving.
Notes
Use white miso for a milder flavor and ensure to simmer glaze gently to prevent separation. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Miso, Salmon, Holiday Recipe, Fusion Dish