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Miso Salmon in Parchment

Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Jan 5, 2021 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Five ingredients including ginger, miso paste and sugar snap peas, are all it takes for this flavourful and fast Japanese-inspired miso salmon in parchment. This recipe was originally published on February 3, 2015 and updated on January 5, 2021.

Cooked salmon on top of sugar snap peas in a parchment paper package.

I’m always trying to come up with new simple recipes and this miso salmon in parchment fits the bill. It’s made with just five ingredients–including salmon, ginger and sugar snap peas.

It’s an easy dinner that is packed with flavour. Simply serve with some brown rice or a big salad and you’ve got yourself a quick weeknight dinner.

How do you steam salmon in the oven?

They key to steaming salmon in the oven is creating a parchment bag in which you steam the fish. This method is also referred to as en papillote, which is a method of cooking where food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked.

This creates a vessel for the ingredients to steam, since all of the moisture is kept within the bag while it cooks.

If you’re not sure how to create the parchment paper packages, here is a great en papillote tutorial from Serious Eats.

Cooked salmon fillet with a piece taken out of it served on top of sugar snap peas.

I love cooking with miso paste; it’s a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It’s a paste made of fermented soybeans. It’s packed with flavour and umami. 

I love to add it to salad dressings, and it’s the perfect savoury flavour note to add to sweet potatoes.

What is “umami”?

Umami, translates to a “pleasant savoury taste”. It’s one of the five tastes and is typically used to describe savoury foods (think meats or broth). Sound good? Yep, because it’s delicious.

Miso is one of those ingredients that adds a ton of savoury umami flavour and I really believe everyone should have a tub in their fridge (it lasts for months, too). You can use it in soups or stews, but I love it paired with ginger and salmon.

Why are foods cooked en papillote?

Cooking foods en papillote, delivers intense flavours with beautiful results. You can use parchment paper but you could also use tin foil for the same effect. If you’re using this method on the barbecue, definitely opt for tin foil.

I like to make a Mediterranean-inspired salmon in foil on the barbecue in the summer.

Finished miso salmon on top of sugar snap peas on parchment paper.

Quick tip for peeling ginger

Watch my video below for a quick 45-second tip for the easiest way to peel ginger.

Cooked salmon on top of sugar snap peas in a parchment paper package.

Miso Salmon in Parchment

Author: Louisa Clements
4.84 from 6 votes
With ginger, miso paste and sugar snap peas, this salmon in parchment is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 7 oz salmon fillets
  • 2 8 oz package of sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 5 tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, or tamari for gluten free
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 ½ tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Fold four large pieces of parchment paper in half to crease them. Open, and lay them flat.
  • On one side of crease, mound ¼ of the snow peas. Place salmon on top. Repeat with three additional pieces of parchment and remaining salmon and snow peas.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together miso, water, soy sauce and ginger.
  • Evenly divide miso mixture over salmon.
  • Fold parchment over salmon and scrunch the sides together to create a packet.
  • Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until salmon is opaque throughout about 20 minutes.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, Dinner Recipes, easy, fish, gluten free, quick recipes
Nutrition Facts
Miso Salmon in Parchment
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 493mg21%
Potassium 1076mg31%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 1301IU26%
Vitamin C 68mg82%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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5 ingredient miso salmon baked in parchment

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  1. Simply called food

    February 06, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Very healthy recipe! Good idea to add miso, it really adds to it! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Lou

      February 09, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try :)
      Reply
  2. suki

    February 06, 2015 at 10:04 am

    perfect!!! :) 5 ingredient :) cant be more great!
    Reply
    • Lou

      February 09, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks - it doesn't get much easier than five ingredients!
      Reply
  3. Jennifer Andrews

    February 06, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Great recipe - simple and flavourful! I'm always in need of seafood ideas, especially for salmon.
    Reply
    • Lou

      February 09, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer! Salmon is one of my favourites.
      Reply
  4. KalynsKitchen

    March 02, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Happy Monday! Just letting you know that I featured this recipe in my Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes Round-Up for last month. Hope a lot of my readers will click over here and try it!
    Reply
    • Lou

      March 02, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you so much for the feature, Kalyn! I really appreciate it :)
      Reply
  5. diane

    September 28, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    enjoy
    Reply
  6. Shirley

    June 20, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I just found your Miso Salmon in Parchment recipe; it looks soooo yummy & easy to make! I don't have miso on hand so I must pick it up! Watched your video about an easy way to peel ginger & you make it look easy! THX for the tip!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Lou

      June 29, 2017 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you! :)
      Reply

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