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.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the glaze.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849 grams (849.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1821

Total Fat 102.30g	131%
Saturated Fat 23.10g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.70g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 1568mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 67.00g	24%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 61.00g
Protein 155.20g	310%

Vitamin D 3579IU	17895%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 2700mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 34.3%

Carbs: 14.8%