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Flavorful Miso Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe Easy Sesame Bok Choy Side

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A quick and easy miso honey glazed salmon paired with a crunchy sesame bok choy side, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 g) each
  • White miso paste, 2 tablespoons
  • Honey, 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce or tamari, 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon
  • Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (for glaze)
  • Garlic, 1 clove minced
  • Fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon grated (optional)
  • Bok choy, 1 pound (450 g), washed and halved lengthwise
  • Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon (for bok choy)
  • Soy sauce or tamari, 1 tablespoon (for bok choy)
  • Garlic, 1 clove minced (for bok choy)
  • Toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help the glaze stick better and prevent steaming.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a teaspoon of sesame oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crispy and releases easily. Flip the fillets carefully.
  4. Spoon the miso honey glaze generously over the flesh side of the salmon. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized but not burnt.
  5. While the salmon cooks, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the bok choy halves, cut side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred. Flip and add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Cook another 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  7. Remove bok choy from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Plate the salmon alongside the sesame bok choy, spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the fish, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Watch glaze closely during final cooking to prevent burning. Let salmon rest for a minute after cooking to keep it juicy. Multitask by cooking bok choy while salmon finishes. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Variations include adding sriracha for spice or baking salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes with glaze brushed halfway through.

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