Miso Glazed Salmon

Keywords: antioxidant-rich, dairy-free, healthy, protein-rich, soy-free, gluten-free, low-carb, probiotics 


Serves: 1

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment: small mixing bowl, baking tray


Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 
  • 1 tablespoon chickpea miso paste 
  • 1 teaspoon yuzu hot sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 
  • 4-ounce salmon filet 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F.  
  2. Combine all the liquid ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.  
  3. Place salmon in the center of a baking tray and cover it with the miso sauce.  
  4. Place salmon in the oven for 12 minutes. 

Variations:

  • Use regular miso paste instead of chickpea miso if you are not avoiding soy.  
  • Use regular soy sauce in place of coconut aminos if you are not avoiding soy. Use yuzu juice instead of yuzu hot sauce for less spice. 

Notes:

  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for no more than 3 to 4 days. 
  • Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute on a low setting.  

Nutrition Notes:

  • Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.  
  • Chickpea miso is a good source of probiotics.  
  • Coconut aminos contain a third of the amount of sodium compared to soy sauce. 

Savings Tip:

  • Buy frozen salmon instead of fresh salmon to save money.  

Nutrition Facts:

Total Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 entire salmon filet

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories: 271 calories14%
Total Fat: 9.2 g12%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g7%
Cholesterol: 80.5 mg27%
Sodium: 1023.5 mg45%
Total Carbohydrates: 15 g5%
Dietary Fiber: 0 g0%
Added Sugar: 0 g0%
Protein: 30.4 g61%
Vitamin D: 400 IU10%
Calcium: 17 mg1%
Iron: 1.2 mg6%
Potassium: 762.6 mg16%