Miso Citrus Salmon With Sesame Snap Pea Slaw (Printable)

Flaky salmon with tangy miso-citrus glaze paired with crunchy snap pea slaw in sesame dressing

# List of ingredients:

→ Miso Citrus Salmon

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (5 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sesame Snap Pea Slaw

10 - 7 oz sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on the diagonal
11 - 1 small carrot, julienned
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Sesame Dressing

15 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
18 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
20 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
21 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together miso paste, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared tray. Brush generously with the miso citrus glaze, reserving extra glaze for serving.
04 - Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until just cooked through and flaky.
05 - While salmon bakes, combine snap peas, carrot, red bell pepper, spring onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
06 - Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, lime juice, and salt. Pour over slaw and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Serve salmon fillets alongside sesame snap pea slaw. Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The miso creates this incredible umami depth that balances the bright citrus flavors
  • The entire meal comes together in under 40 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
02 -
  • The glaze can burn if left too long, so start checking at 12 minutes, especially if your salmon fillets are on the thinner side
  • The slaw is best dressed about 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld without losing its crunch
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon will cook more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start
  • Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes after baking, this helps the juices redistribute throughout the fish

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