Maple Miso Grilled Salmon Sauce (Print View)
Umami-rich maple miso sauce brings sweet, savory balance to grilled salmon or vegetables in minutes.
# Components:
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01 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
02 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
03 - 1.5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon mirin
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tablespoons water, adjusted for consistency
# Method:
01 - In a small saucepan, whisk together white miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil over medium-low heat until a smooth consistency is achieved.
02 - Add the finely grated garlic and ginger to the saucepan, stirring to fully integrate them into the sauce.
03 - Gradually whisk in water until the sauce reaches your desired pourable thickness.
04 - Warm the sauce gently over heat, stirring continuously, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes until it is just warmed through and slightly thickened. Avoid boiling.
05 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before drizzling it over freshly grilled salmon.
# Expert Advice:
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- Ready in just 10 minutes
- Uses simple pantry ingredients with big flavor impact
- Versatile sauce that works on proteins and vegetables
- Creates restaurant-quality results with minimal effort
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- Perfect for meal prep make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days
- Contains approximately 60 calories per serving
- Creates a beautiful caramelized glaze when brushed on salmon during the last minutes of grilling
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- Always use a low heat when warming miso-based sauces to preserve their probiotic benefits and prevent bitter flavors.
- The quality of your maple syrup matters significantly in this recipe.
- When serving, drizzle the sauce artfully over and around the salmon rather than completely covering it.