Miso Maple Salmon Snap Peas (Printable)
Sweet-salty miso-maple glaze on salmon, paired with sesame snap peas and lime for a bright, healthy dinner.
# List of ingredients:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 5 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sesame Snap Pea Crunch
10 - 9 oz fresh snap peas, trimmed
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
14 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
15 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
16 - Sliced scallions
17 - Steamed rice or quinoa (optional)
18 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry and arrange on prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if needed. Brush generously with miso maple glaze and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes if possible.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until just cooked through and glaze is caramelized. For thicker fillets, bake a few minutes longer. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
05 - Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch snap peas for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath or rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain thoroughly.
06 - In a bowl, toss snap peas with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes if desired.
07 - Serve salmon over steamed rice or quinoa if using. Top with sliced scallions and arrange sesame snap pea crunch on the side. Garnish with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Youll catch yourself sneaking tastes of the sauce before it even hits the salmon, trust me.
- The snap pea side crackles with freshness and takes almost no time, leaving you more moments to relax.
02 -
- If you rush the blanching, snap peas go limp and lose their shine—one minute is all they need.
- Brushing glaze on more than once creates irresistible caramelized edges; save a little for a second pass mid-bake.
03 -
- Pat salmon very dry before glazing to guarantee those lacquered edges.
- A quick broil (just a minute) at the end can deepen caramelization, but keep your eyes sharp so it doesn’t burn.