Lemon-Pepper Miso Glazed Salmon

Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a tangy miso and lemon mixture, served with steamed broccoli and quinoa.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1.5 cups broccoli
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and juice from 1 lemon. Slice 2 garlic cloves finely and add to mixture.
2. Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry, then brush with miso mixture. Let marinate 15 minutes while preparing vegetables.
3. Step 3: Steam 1.5 cups broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green. Cook 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until fluffy.
4. Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add salmon, skin-side down, and cook 4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 3 more minutes until opaque.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon with steamed broccoli and quinoa, drizzling with reserved miso glaze from the marinade.