Miso Maple Salmon with Sesame Slaw (Printable)
Caramelized miso maple salmon with crisp vegetable slaw
# List of ingredients:
→ Miso Maple Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Sesame Snap Pea Cabbage Slaw
10 - 2 cups snap peas (about 5 oz), thinly sliced on a bias
11 - 2 cups green cabbage (about 5 oz), finely shredded
12 - 1 cup red cabbage (about 2.5 oz), finely shredded
13 - 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
14 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Slaw Dressing
17 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
18 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
19 - 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
20 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
21 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
22 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously and evenly with the miso maple glaze.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily. For a caramelized finish, broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
05 - While the salmon bakes, combine the snap peas, green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl.
06 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, neutral oil, and grated ginger until emulsified.
07 - Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.
08 - Arrange a generous bed of sesame snap pea cabbage slaw on each plate. Place a glazed salmon fillet on top and garnish with additional sesame seeds and cilantro as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The miso maple combination creates this incredible sweet salty crust that makes you close your eyes at the first bite.
- The slaw is so crunchy and bright that it actually makes you excited about eating cabbage.
- From fridge to plate in about half an hour, which is faster than deciding what to order for takeout.
02 -
- Do not skip drying the salmon before glazing, moisture is the enemy of that beautiful caramelized crust.
- Miso paste can be stubborn to dissolve, so mash it against the side of the bowl with the back of your spoon before adding the liquids.
- The slaw is best eaten immediately because it releases water as it sits and loses some of that satisfying crunch.
03 -
- Broil the salmon on the second rack from the top, not the very top, so the glaze caramelizes without the fish overcooking underneath.
- A plastic bag works in a pinch for marinating the salmon in the glaze for thirty minutes, and the flavor penetrates noticeably deeper.