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Easy Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe with Sesame Bok Choy for Father’s Day

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A quick and easy miso glazed salmon paired with sesame sautéed bok choy, perfect for special occasions or a fuss-free weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on for crispiness
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with honey and a splash of rice vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 lb (450 g) baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside for flavors to meld while prepping salmon. (5 minutes)
  2. Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze, saving a little for a second coat later. (5–7 minutes)
  3. Marinate: Let salmon rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. (Optional: refrigerate up to 30 minutes, but bring to room temperature before cooking.)
  4. Preheat the Broiler: Set your oven broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches (15 cm) from the heat source.
  5. Cook the Salmon: Broil the salmon for 6–8 minutes, watching closely. About halfway through, brush on the reserved glaze for a glossy finish. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork but still moist inside.
  6. Sauté the Bok Choy: While salmon broils, heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add halved bok choy, cut side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly charred.
  7. Finish Bok Choy: Flip bok choy, pour in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and cook another 2 minutes until tender but still crisp. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
  8. Plate and Serve: Arrange salmon fillets alongside sesame bok choy. Drizzle any pan juices over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

If glaze burns too quickly under the broiler, move the rack down a notch and watch closely. Do not overcrowd bok choy in the pan to avoid steaming instead of searing. Let salmon rest a couple minutes after broiling to keep juices locked in. Toast sesame seeds lightly for more intense flavor. Mirin can be substituted with honey and rice vinegar. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free option.

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