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Shio koji salmon close-up showing tender texture and cooked marinade.

Shio Koji Salmon

Elevate your salmon dinner with umami with this Shio Koji Salmon recipe! Fresh salmon is marinated in shio koji to tenderize and enhance its natural flavor. This simple Japanese dish has deep, fermented umami and only needs 2 ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 537 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets 5-6oz each
  • 2 tablespoons shio koji

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Coat salmon evenly with shio koji and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 12 hours. You can marinate in a resealable bag, which is great for storing in the fridge or freezer for meal prep.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Transfer the marinated salmon to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes until cooked through, and the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate, and accuracy is not guaranteed.
Variations:
You can add aromatics and herbs to the marinade to make this salmon recipe even flavorful! Add one or combination of ideas below to make this recipe your own.
  • Grated garlic
  • Grated or minced ginger
  • Lemon juice or lemon slices
  • Mirin
  • Jalapeno slices
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Scallions
  • Red onion
  • Oregano
  • Basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 69gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 1666mgVitamin A: 136IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Healthy Meal, koji, salmon, shio koji
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