Miso roasted salmon with asparagus – This salmon recipe is perfect for a healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal prep. Broiled in a tasty marinade, it’s so good, it’ll surprise you!
Why salmon and miso are a match made in heaven
I’ve been really into miso dishes lately, and I’ve got to share this Miso Salmon recipe with you. It’s incredibly tasty and healthy, perfect for a weeknight dinner, and doesn’t require much prep. Seriously, it’s quickly become one of my top meals. It’s so simple to make yet so surprisingly flavorful.
The magic really happens with the marinade. It’s a blend of miso, fresh ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns, which add a slight floral note and just the right amount of zing. Trust me, you’re going to be a fan!
How to store leftovers salmon with asparagus
- Fridge: Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- Freezer: Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Miso roasted salmon with asparagus
This Miso Salmon recipe is perfect for a healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal prep. Broiled in a tasty marinade, it's so good, it'll surprise you!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets - skin removed
- 8 ounces asparagus
- vegetable oil
- salt - to taste
- black pepper - to taste
Miso marinade
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- ½ tsp ground sichuan peppercorn
For serving
- toasted sesame seeds
- chopped chives
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
- Place the salmon on a plate, spoon marinade and coat the salmon. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, sprinkle with sea and black pepper, drizzle with vegetable oil and place the salmon on top. Drizzle with the excess marinade.
- Transfer to the oven. Roast the salmon for about 15 minutes. Make sure you remove the salmon from the oven on time, as miso gets burnt very easily.
- Top with sesame seeds and chopped chives. Serve immediately, enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 37gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 534mgPotassium: 1099mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 929IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg
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