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Easy Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe with Sesame Bok Choy

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A quick and easy weeknight recipe featuring salmon glazed with a sweet-savory miso mixture, paired with sautéed sesame bok choy for a light, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170g each)
  • 3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 medium heads bok choy, halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Make the Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season the skin side with salt. Let rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  3. Sear the Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and press gently with a spatula. Cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and releases easily. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
  4. Apply the Glaze: Spoon miso glaze over salmon tops. Lower heat to medium and cook 1-2 minutes, basting occasionally until glaze is sticky and caramelized. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  5. Prepare the Sesame Bok Choy: In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Add bok choy and sauté 3-4 minutes until leaves soften and stems are tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if using.
  6. Plate and Serve: Serve glazed salmon alongside sesame bok choy. Drizzle any leftover glaze over salmon. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Dry the salmon skin thoroughly before searing for extra crispiness. Whisk the miso glaze just before cooking to prevent separation. Toast sesame seeds separately for best flavor. Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. If glaze starts to burn, lower heat before applying next time.

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