Miso Maple Salmon Snap Peas (Printable)
Tender miso-maple glazed salmon with crisp sesame snap pea salad ready in 30 minutes
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
→ For the Snap Pea Salad
08 - 7 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally
09 - 1 small carrot, julienned
10 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon honey
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
→ For Garnish
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
18 - Lime wedges (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger until smooth.
03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared tray. Brush generously with the miso maple glaze, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
04 - Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until just cooked through and flaky. For a caramelized top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired.
05 - While salmon cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch snap peas for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and preserve crunch.
06 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger for the salad dressing.
07 - Add blanched snap peas, carrot, spring onions, and sesame seeds to the bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly with dressing.
08 - Serve salmon fillets over or alongside the snap pea salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze caramelizes into this gorgeous sticky coating that makes restaurant quality salmon feel totally achievable at home
- That snap pea salad brings such a fresh crunch that balances the rich fish perfectly
02 -
- Do not skip the broiler step at the end because that caramelized glaze is what makes this dish special
- Overcooking salmon is a tragedy so pull it when there is still a tiny bit of translucency in the center
03 -
- Pat your salmon completely dry before applying the glaze so it sticks properly
- Let the glaze sit on the fish for 15 minutes before cooking if you have time