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Salmon with Miso Glaze

Overhead shot of Salmon with Miso Glaze plated appetizingly in a wooden board
ProbioticAnti-InflammatoryHigh ProteinGluten-Free
Prep Time5 min
Marinate30 min
Cook Time15 min
Servings2

This one looks like a restaurant dish but comes together with basically zero skill required. Salmon's omega-3s support your gut lining, and the miso glaze, when it's not overheated, contributes live fermented cultures on top. Under the broiler the glaze caramelizes into something sweet, savory, and impressive for a Tuesday night dinner. If low-FODMAP eating is part of your routine, this dish fits well within our complete beginner's guide to the low-FODMAP diet.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 180g each)
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1cm fresh ginger, grated
  • Spring onions and sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk miso, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and ginger together until smooth.
  2. Pat salmon dry. Coat both sides generously with the miso glaze. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  3. Preheat oven broiler/grill to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down. Broil for 10-12 minutes until glaze is caramelized and salmon flakes easily. Watch closely; miso burns quickly.
  5. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed vegetables and rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 380
Total fat 18g
Total carbohydrates 14g
Dietary fiber 0g
Protein 40g
Sodium 720mg

Why This Is Good for Your Gut

Salmon's omega-3 fatty acids reduce gut inflammation and support the gut lining's integrity; research also links them to higher levels of Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacteria species strongly associated with gut barrier health. Miso provides fermented compounds and bioactive peptides. At 40g protein, this meal provides abundant amino acids for gut lining repair and renewal.

Marinate it in the morning and dinner practically cooks itself by the time you're home. For other quick salmon dinners, try our ginger salmon en papillote or a ginger miso salmon bowl.

This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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