Description
A festive Cranberry Miso Glazed Salmon recipe featuring buttery salmon fillets coated in a tangy, umami-packed cranberry miso glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
Sesame seeds, fresh chives, or thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, miso, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and water.
2. Simmer 10–12 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
3. For skillet: sear salmon 4 min skin-side down, flip, cook 3–4 min more, then brush with glaze.
4. For oven: bake salmon at 400°F for 12–15 min, brushing with glaze halfway through.
5. Spoon extra glaze over salmon and garnish with sesame seeds and herbs.
6. Serve with grains and roasted veggies.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries, not canned sauce.
Don’t overcook salmon 145°F is perfect.
Make extra glaze for veggies or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: cranberry miso salmon, glazed salmon recipe, holiday salmon dish, festive fish recipes, miso glaze for salmon