Fishe Recipe
Easy Miso Salmon with Thai Basil
This miso salmon keeps the ingredient list short and the flavor bold. A creamy miso topping, brown sugar, and fresh Thai basil turn one salmon fillet into a simple oven-baked dinner.
Linda Leary’s original Fishe recipe starts hot at 375°F, then finishes at 350°F. Serve it with asparagus and bring the whole meal to the table without unnecessary fuss.
In This Recipe
A simple salmon fillet finished with a creamy miso, brown sugar, and Thai basil topping.
Recipe Card
Miso Salmon
Main ingredient: 1 salmon fillet
Topping: Equal parts mayonnaise and miso
Oven: Start at 375°F, then reduce to 350°F
Serve with: Asparagus
Ingredients
The original recipe uses equal parts mayonnaise and miso, then lets brown sugar and Thai basil round out the topping.
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 part mayonnaise
- 1 part miso
- Brown sugar, to taste
- Fresh Thai basil
How to Make Miso Salmon
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Heat the oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Mix the topping
Combine the mayonnaise, miso, brown sugar, and fresh Thai basil. Keep the salmon separate while you mix.
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Top the salmon
Spread the miso mixture over the salmon fillet so the top is covered.
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Begin baking
Place the salmon in the 375°F oven for about 4 to 6 minutes.
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Reduce the heat and finish
Once the salmon is about halfway cooked, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking until it is cooked.
Helpful Tips for the Miso Topping
Mix the topping before it touches the salmon. This distributes the miso, mayonnaise, brown sugar, and basil before the mixture is spread over the fillet.
Use equal parts mayonnaise and miso as the base. Add the brown sugar to taste, then spread the finished mixture across the top of the salmon.
How to Tell When the Salmon Is Ready
Continue baking at 350°F until the salmon is cooked. For a food-safety check, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the fillet.
USDA guidance lists 145°F as the safe minimum for fish. Review the current USDA safe temperature chart.
Serve It with Asparagus
Linda’s original note keeps the side just as straightforward: enjoy the miso salmon with asparagus. The vegetable gives the plate a simple finish while the salmon and its savory-sweet topping remain the focus.
Bon appétit. Save room for another evening outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ratio of mayonnaise to miso?
Use equal parts mayonnaise and miso. The original recipe describes the ratio as one part mayonnaise to one part miso.
How much brown sugar should I add?
Add brown sugar to taste. Mix it into the mayonnaise, miso, and fresh Thai basil before spreading the topping over the salmon.
When should I reduce the oven temperature?
Begin at 375°F. After about 4 to 6 minutes, when the salmon is approximately halfway cooked, reduce the oven to 350°F.
What internal temperature should salmon reach?
The USDA lists 145°F as the safe minimum internal temperature for fish. Check the thickest part of the fillet with a food thermometer.
What should I serve with miso salmon?
The original Fishe recipe recommends asparagus. Keep it simple so the miso topping remains the main flavor on the plate.
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