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Crispy Skin Salmon with Miso Ginger Glaze

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A quick and easy weeknight recipe featuring salmon with perfectly crispy skin and a flavorful miso ginger glaze that balances sweetness and umami.

Ingredients

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  • Salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Vegetable or canola oil (for searing)
  • Optional garnish: thinly sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and let them sit skin-side up on a plate for about 10 minutes to air-dry slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat a non-stick or well-seasoned stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Wait until hot and sizzling.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press lightly with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  5. Carefully flip the fillets and cook skin-side up for another 2–3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through (about 125°F internal temperature for medium doneness).
  6. Brush the miso ginger glaze generously over the cooked flesh side. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute to caramelize the glaze without burning.
  7. Remove salmon from the pan and let rest for a minute. Garnish with scallions or toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Use a hot pan and do not move the fish until skin is crisp. Brush glaze at the end to caramelize without burning. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.

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