Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Scallions

Salmon fillets with a savory-sweet miso glaze and aromatic scallion topping.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp White miso paste
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Mirin
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 4 medium, thinly sliced Scallions
• 1 tbsp minced Fresh ginger
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk miso paste, rice vinegar, mirin, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl until smooth. Brush half over salmon fillets, reserving the rest.
2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon, brush with reserved miso mixture, and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C).
4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat remaining 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a small pan. Add ginger and scallions, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Transfer salmon to plates, top with ginger-scallion mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.