Salmon already gets a lot of love for omega-3s, but glaze it in miso and you've added a genuine fermented-food punch to the mix too. The miso brings live cultures and a deep umami flavor, honey and rice vinegar balance it into something sweet-savory, and ginger rounds it all out. Fifteen minutes in the oven and you've got a dinner that looks fancy but takes almost no effort. If you like salmon prepared differently, try our ginger salmon en papillote or yogurt marinated baked salmon.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Whisk miso, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger together.
- Brush over salmon fillets.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 310 |
| Total fat | 17g |
| Total carbohydrates | 8g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5g |
| Protein | 30g |
| Sodium | 490mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Miso is a fermented soybean paste containing live Lactobacillus and other beneficial bacteria that can help support a diverse gut microbiome. Salmon's omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help reduce gut inflammation and support the diversity of beneficial bacteria. Ginger adds gingerol, a compound known to aid digestion and calm an unsettled gut.
Restaurant-level flavor in fifteen minutes, plus a side of live cultures. Not bad for a Tuesday. For the bigger picture on why fish deserves a regular spot on your plate, see Fish-Forward Diets and Gut Health.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
