Name: Miso Salmon Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 18 oz skinless salmon (about three 6oz fillets); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp miso paste – red or white – I used red; 1 tsp honey; ½ tsp sesame oil; ½ tsp ground ginger; ½ tsp garlic powder

Prepare dinner in less than 20 minutes with this Miso Salmon Bites recipe. Just cube salmon into bites and roast in a simple miso marinade.

Above view of salmon bites on a large serving platter

a salmon dish that is so simple but so satisfying

Sweet meets savory in this Japanese-inspired salmon bites recipe. This miso salmon is tender, flaky, and packed with flavor.

While the name of this recipe might sound intimidating, this dish only requires a few ingredients and it will be ready to eat in under 20 minutes. You can’t get much easier than this salmon bites recipe.

Whether you enjoy it for weeknight dinner or bring it as an appetizer to a weekend party, these salmon bites are a dish that everyone can enjoy. Bonus points – this miso salmon recipe is high in protein and omega-3s.

Close up side view of salmon bites recipe on a bed of rice

Kitchen tools

Measuring spoons
Liquid measuring cups
Mixing bowls
Sharp knives
Cutting boards
Baking sheet

Serving Suggestions

These salmon bites are delicious on their own but if you want to make a meal out of them, there are many different options you can enjoy. Rice, vegetables, a salad, or noodles are just a few sides that pair well with this dish.

I like to serve them on a bed of rice with edamame. Then I garnish the whole dish with some thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

These seasoned salmon bites would also be an excellent salad topper. You could serve them alongside this simple mango salad to add extra protein to the dish.

What is Miso?

Miso is a fermented paste that is commonly used in Japanese dishes. There are two different types of miso paste: red and white.

White miso is typically made up of more rice and red miso contains more soybeans. White miso has a milder taste while red miso has a stronger flavor.

For this miso salmon dish, whichever type of miso you can find will work great. I used red miso but this dish will still be just as tasty with white miso.

Ingredients

Salmon fillets – I like to buy skinless salmon, but you can buy standard salmon and remove the skin before cutting into bites
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Miso Paste
Honey
Sesame oil
Ground ginger and garlic powder

Ingredient substitutions

To make this miso salmon dish gluten-free, you can use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. Also, make sure to check that the miso is gluten-free.

You can use brown sugar or maple syrup in place of the honey to sweeten the marinade. If you want to keep the marinade completely sugar free you can just omit the honey.

To give the salmon a bright and fresh flavor, use fresh ginger and garlic in place of the dried seasonings. To really up the sweet and savory taste of this dish, feel free to add some spice like sriracha or dried pepper flakes.

Step by step assembly of salmon bites recipe

How to make Miso Salmon Bites

Step 1: Prep the Salmon

To begin, preheat the oven to 475F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Marinate the Salmon

In a separate bowl whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, miso paste, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. You will want to whisk until the miso paste is completely dissolved and mixed in.

Then, pour the mixture over the salmon cubes and toss to coat. Place salmon cubes on the lined baking sheet and brush any remaining marinade over the tops.

Step 3: Bake and enjoy

Next, bake this miso salmon for 5-6 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Close up view of a salmon bite in chop sticks

Storage and reheating

Once prepared, transfer any leftovers to an airtight container. Store these salmon bites in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, warm this miso salmon in a frying pan or in an air fryer or oven at 250F until just warmed through. Be careful not to overcook it so that it remains tender and flaky.

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