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Miso-Glazed Salmon, and where to source it

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Miso is loaded with sugars, so under a broiler it lacquers and chars fast, which means you want a close eye and a cold rack under it to catch drips. Even a two-hour sit in the miso marinade seasons the fish all the way through and firms the flesh so it broils in clean flakes.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineJapanese
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · fish · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Salmon fillets
The main event; buy fresh center-cut fillets with the skin on.
4 fillets
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White miso
Sweet mellow miso is the glaze; it seasons and caramelizes at once.
1/4 cup
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Unrefined sugar
A spoon rounds the miso and helps it lacquer under the heat.
1 tbsp
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Soy sauce
A small splash deepens the glaze; mirin balances it.
1 tbsp
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Toasted sesame seeds & scallion
Scattered on at the end for crunch and color.
to taste
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Mix the glazeWhisk miso, sugar, soy, and mirin into a smooth paste.
  2. MarinateCoat the salmon and rest it 2 hours or up to overnight in the fridge.
  3. Wipe and set upScrape off excess miso so it does not scorch, and set fish on a foil-lined rack.
  4. BroilBroil 4 inches from the heat until the glaze bubbles and blackens at the edges and the center flakes, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. FinishRest 2 minutes and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallion.
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Wire rack · Fish spatula · Whisk

Straight Answers
Can you make Miso-Glazed Salmon in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Miso-Glazed Salmon? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Miso-Glazed Salmon ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Miso-Glazed Salmon gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Miso-Glazed Salmon vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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