Miso Glazed Salmon Sesame Bok-Choy (Print version)

Umami-rich miso and honey glazed salmon paired with sesame-scented sautéed bok choy and scallions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 150 g each, skin on or off)
02 - 3 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
04 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
05 - 2 tsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
08 - 1 tbsp sesame oil

→ Bok Choy

09 - 500 g baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 2 tsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
13 - 1 clove garlic, sliced

→ Garnish

14 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
02 - Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over salmon, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
03 - Preheat your oven broiler (grill function) or set oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Arrange marinated salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve extra marinade.
05 - Broil or roast salmon for 8–10 minutes, basting once with reserved marinade, until fish is opaque and caramelized on top.
06 - Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add bok choy, stirring for 2–3 minutes until wilted but still crisp. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss well and remove from heat.
07 - Plate the salmon alongside sautéed bok choy. Garnish with fresh spring onions, extra sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Miso and honey make your salmon taste like it came from a chef’s secret playbook.
  • It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that looks wildly impressive on the plate.
02 -
  • Once, I left the salmon in the broiler too long—just a minute over and the glaze went from golden to burnt, so watch closely at the end.
  • Mixing the marinade until totally smooth makes it coat the fish evenly—no clumps means picture-perfect results.
03 -
  • Start with really dry fillets—pat them with paper towels, so the glaze clings instead of sliding off.
  • Sprinkling a few sesame seeds on just as you serve keeps their crunch intact.
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