Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this Miso Glazed Salmon and Bok Choy recipe. The salmon is marinated in a flavorful miso glaze and then grilled to perfection. The bok choy adds a crunchy texture and is cooked with garlic and soy sauce. This dish is packed with umami flavors and is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 baby bok choy
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and honey.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the miso glaze over them. Make sure the salmon is well-coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- While the grill is preheating, prepare the bok choy. Cut off the bottom of each bok choy and separate the leaves. Rinse them thoroughly.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, grill the marinated salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Once the salmon and bok choy are cooked, remove them from the heat.
- Serve the miso-glazed salmon over a bed of sautéed bok choy. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Enjoy this delicious and healthy meal!
Interesting Facts
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Bok choy is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and fiber.