Miso Ginger Salmon With Slaw (Printable)
Miso-ginger glazed salmon served with a crisp sesame snap pea and cucumber slaw for a bright, easy dinner.
# List of ingredients:
→ Miso Ginger Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, skin-on or off as preferred)
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
09 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
→ Sesame Snap Pea Cucumber Slaw
10 - 5 oz snap peas, thinly sliced on the diagonal
11 - 1 medium cucumber, seeds removed, julienned
12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
17 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
19 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
20 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
21 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves
22 - Extra toasted sesame seeds
23 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and sriracha if using until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the prepared baking tray and brush generously with the marinade. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
04 - In a large bowl, combine the diagonally sliced snap peas, julienned cucumber, thinly sliced spring onions, and julienned carrot.
05 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle in sesame seeds and toss again to coat evenly.
06 - Bake the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through and just opaque in the center.
07 - Serve each salmon fillet alongside a generous portion of slaw. Garnish with fresh herbs, additional sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The miso ginger glaze caramelizes in the oven and creates a deeply savory crust that tastes like something from a restaurant but takes almost zero effort.
- The slaw is so crunchy and bright that you will start making it on its own for lunches all week long.
02 -
- If you overbake the salmon even by two minutes it will go from silky to dry, so start checking at the ten minute mark and trust your eyes over the timer.
- Toss the slaw right before serving because the cucumber releases water quickly and you want every bite to be crisp.
03 -
- Brush the glaze on in two thin layers instead of one thick one for a more even caramelized crust.
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from a garnish into something genuinely fragrant and worth eating.