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Flavorful Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe with Easy Bok Choy Side

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A quick and easy miso glazed salmon served with sautéed fresh bok choy, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with bold umami flavors and a crisp vegetable side.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin on
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound fresh baby bok choy, rinsed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth (about 3 minutes).
  2. Prep the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze, leaving some glaze aside for basting. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook the salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon oil. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it until edges turn golden and skin crisps.
  4. Flip and baste: Turn salmon over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, brushing remaining glaze over the top. Salmon should be opaque and flake easily when done (total cook time about 7-8 minutes).
  5. Prepare the bok choy: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in another pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Sauté bok choy: Add halved bok choy cut side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until leaves wilt and stems are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Finish and serve: Plate salmon alongside bok choy, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

If glaze starts to burn, lower heat. For thicker fillets (>1 inch), add 1-2 minutes cooking time. Mirin can be substituted with dry sherry or a pinch of sugar. Use tamari for gluten-free option. Let salmon rest with glaze at room temperature before cooking for better flavor absorption. Avoid overcooking bok choy to keep vibrant color and crunch.

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