One of my New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, and incorporating more fresh fish into my diet is a great way of getting those essential nutrients and fats. Salmon is one of my favorite fish to cook, and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This miso caramel glazed salmon is absolutely delicious, healthy, and guilt-free!
Miso Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 boneless salmon filets, skin on (~6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (not the fake stuff!)
- 2 tbsp miso, red or white
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted is better!)
- 2 limes, cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper, until fully combined. Set aside while cooking the salmon.
- In a medium non-stick skillet (HIGHLY recommend non-stick if possible), heat the olive oil on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, season both sides of the salmon liberally with salt, and place in the skillet skin-side down. Cook the salmon until the skin is crispy and golden brown, ~7-8 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook just enough to brown the flesh side lightly.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set on a plate, then drain the skillet of any remaining fats and oils. Return the filets to the skillet, and set the heat to low. Add the miso glaze, and cook until the glaze starts to thicken, it should only take a minute or two. The entire time the glaze is cooking, baste the salmon with the glaze. The glaze will start to stick to the salmon and nicely coat the whole filet. Once the glaze has thickened to your liking, remove the salmon from the skillet and plate over rice.
- Garnish with the sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and any extra red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Enjoy!
