Roasted Salmon with Daikon and Miso Glaze
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. The miso glaze brings this beautiful umami depth that transforms simple salmon into something restaurant quality, and I love how the roasted daikon becomes tender and subtly sweet. Salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart and brain, so you're getting something truly nourishing on the plate. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients already, making this an easy and affordable way to impress yourself and whoever you're cooking for.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4salmon fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- 1 largedaikon radish(cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
- 3 tablespoonswhite miso paste
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 teaspoonsoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 2green onions(sliced for garnish)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(white and black, mixed)
- ½ teaspoonkosher salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss daikon rounds with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
Tip: The daikon will develop a slightly caramelized exterior while remaining creamy inside.
- 2
While daikon roasts, whisk together miso paste, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
Tip: If the miso paste is lumpy, press it against the bowl with the back of a spoon.
- 3
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Tip: Drying the salmon ensures a crispier skin when seared.
- 4
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and carefully place salmon skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Tip: Don't move the salmon while it sears to achieve maximum crispiness.
- 5
Flip salmon and brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
Tip: The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Remove skillet from oven. Swirl remaining butter into the pan with the glaze to create a silky sauce.
Tip: The residual heat will melt the butter and incorporate it into the glaze.
- 7
Divide roasted daikon among four plates. Top each portion with a salmon fillet and drizzle with the pan sauce.
Tip: Spoon the miso glaze from the bottom of the pan for maximum flavor.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving immediately.
Tip: The contrast of warm salmon with cool green onions adds freshness to each bite.
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