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Flavorful Miso Glazed Baked Salmon Recipe with Easy Sesame Bok Choy Sides

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A quick and easy miso glazed baked salmon paired with sesame bok choy, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors for a cozy and impressive weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
  • 1 pound baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Add a tiny splash of water if the glaze is too stiff.
  3. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels, then lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Generously spread the miso glaze over the top of each fillet using a spoon or brush.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the glaze bubbles and develops a golden hue and the salmon flakes easily with a fork. For a crispier top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
  6. While the salmon bakes, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Place bok choy halves cut-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred and tender. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
  8. Drizzle bok choy with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, toss to coat, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, and remove from heat.
  9. Serve the salmon fillets alongside the sesame bok choy with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before glazing to ensure caramelization. Adjust honey or soy sauce in glaze to taste. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Start cooking bok choy as salmon goes into the oven to save time. Broil salmon for last 1-2 minutes for a crispier top but watch carefully to avoid burning.

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