Kenji's Cooking Show | Miso-Glazed Salmon

white miso paste

🥗Healthier: yellow miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Yellow miso is lower in calories and provides a similar flavor.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness and acidity.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: cod

Trout is a healthier option, while cod is more budget-friendly.

Remove any pin bones from the salmon fillet using tweezers or needlenose pliers.

In a mixing bowl, combine about 1/4 cup white miso paste, 1/3 cup sake, a couple tablespoons of soy sauce, and about 1/4 cup brown sugar.

Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to the marinade and whisk everything together until smooth.

Coat the salmon fillet in the marinade, ensuring all sides are covered.

Let the salmon marinate for a few minutes or up to a couple of days if desired.

Preheat the oven to high heat for about 30-45 minutes.

Place the salmon on a tray lined with foil and lower the oven temperature to moderate heat before cooking.

Cook the salmon for about 5-10 minutes, depending on thickness, checking for doneness.

While the salmon cooks, prepare vegetables like broccolini and maitake mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Serve the salmon with a salad of baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber, dressed with sesame dressing.

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