Mirin Glazed Salmon
Transform your weeknight dinner with this irresistibly flavorful Mirin Glazed Salmon, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and umami that’s ready in just 25 minutes! This recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets caramelized in a glossy, homemade glaze made with mirin, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. The skin is pan-seared to crispy perfection, while the glaze beautifully coats each fillet, creating a dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this Japanese-inspired salmon pairs perfectly with steamed rice and vegetables for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this mirin salmon recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (about 6 ounces each) Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 0.25 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger (fresh)
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced for garnish) Green onions
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the glaze.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the edges start to turn opaque.
Gently flip the salmon fillets and pour the mirin glaze over them. Reduce the heat to low and allow the salmon to cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fillets occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and glazed.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to serving plates. Let the glaze in the skillet simmer for 1-2 more minutes, or until slightly thickened, then drizzle over the salmon.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1568 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.0 g | ||
| Protein | 155.2 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.5 mcg | 447% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2700 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
