Baked Miso Maple & Ginger Salmon

All you need to make this easy salmon recipe are 8 ingredients:

• salmon
• mirin
• miso paste
• ginger
• rice vinegar
• garlic
• maple syrup
• avocado oil

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

While this recipe is pretty straightforward, there are a few modifications you can make based on what you have on hand!

1. You can use either freshly grated or ground ginger (*I’d use roughly 1/4-1/2 tsp of ground ginger – feel free to start low and adjust to taste).
2. Similarly, you can use either freshly minced garlic or garlic powder (*I’d use roughly 1/4-1/2 tsp of powder – feel free to start low and adjust to taste).
3. While I love avocado oil here, you can always use another neutral oil that you have on hand.

Because this miso salmon recipe is a great source of protein and healthy fats, I would recommend serving it with a starch and some non-starchy veggies.

For a starch – I love this over a bed of whole grains like quinoa, brown or white rice, millet, or farro. You could also try it over some crispy roasted potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes!

For non-starchy veggies – I’d go for some sautéed leafy greens (like spinach, kale, or swiss chard) or roasted veggies like zucchini or broccoli.

TIP: make this a sheet pan meal by roasting veggies alongside salmon (like I did in the pictures with chopped zucchini). Aim to use a veggie that has a similar cooking time (about 15 mins) and cut into smaller pieces. Otherwise, get the veggies in the oven first and then add the salmon on the pan for the last 12-15 min!

This recipe makes a decent amount of miso ginger sauce, so it’s perfect for mixing in with the grains and veggies when serving.

Leftovers of this recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can either reheat the salmon (along with any grains/veggies) in the microwave for a quick meal. Or, if you’d prefer you can always repurpose the salmon in other ways. It would taste great flaked over a salad or added to a stir-fry!

Salmon is an excellent source of quality, complete protein, which helps to protect bone health and prevent muscle loss, among many other functions.

• a 3-ounce serving provides 17 grams
• a 6-ounce piece will give you 34 grams

In addition to protein, salmon is rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3s. Omega-3s are known to support heart health, brain health, and to reduce inflammation overall.

On the micronutrient side, salmon is a great source of B vitamins like:

• vitamin B12
• vitamin B6
• thiamin
• riboflavin
• niacin

B vitamins act as coenzymes in many important metabolic processes throughout your body, such as turning the food we eat into energy!

Salmon is also a good source of minerals like potassium and selenium.

Because miso paste is made by fermenting soybeans, it’s a natural source of beneficial gut microbes that appear to play a role in many aspects of human health.

Miso is also rich in micronutrients such as: 

• manganese
• vitamin K
• copper
• zinc