Maple Miso Glazed Christmas Salmon
A festive maple miso glazed salmon recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 center-cut salmon fillet (3 pounds), skin on
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the glaze: Whisk maple syrup, miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate briefly: Pat the salmon dry, place it skin-side down on a lined sheet pan, and brush with half the glaze. Rest for 10 minutes while the oven heats to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast: Roast for 12 minutes, brush with more glaze, and continue for 4 to 8 minutes until the thickest part reaches 125 to 130°F (52 to 54°C).
- Broil: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the surface bubbles and caramelizes.
- Finish: Rest for 5 minutes, then scatter with scallions, pomegranate arils, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.