miso-marinated salmon with cucumber-daikon relish

4 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 10, 2015

The Cucumber-Daikon Relish is posted as another recipe. (http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/other-side-dish/cucumber-daikon-relish.html) Make the relish first, then proceed with the salmon. Serve the salmon with steamed rice tossed with shelled edamame (fresh green soybeans). From Bon Appetit October 2002.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Broil
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white miso (fermented soybean paste)
  • 1/4 cup mirin (sweet japanese rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 6 6-oz - salmon fillets with skin
  • - vegetable oil spray
  • GARNISHES:
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup radish sprouts
  • - 1/2 8x8-inch sheet dried nori, cut with scissors into matchstick-size strips

How To Make miso-marinated salmon with cucumber-daikon relish

  • Step 1
    Whisk first 6 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish to blend for marinade.
  • Step 2
    Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Preheat broiler.
  • Step 4
    Line heavy large baking sheet with foil; spray with nonstick spray.
  • Step 5
    Remove salmon fillets from miso marinade; using rubber spatula, scrape off excess marinade.
  • Step 6
    Arrange salmon, skin side up, on prepared baking sheet. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat source until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Using metal spatula, turn salmon over. Broil until salmon is just cooked through and golden brown on top, about 4 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Transfer salmon to plates, skin side down.
  • Step 9
    Make the relish. (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/other-side-dish/cucumber-daikon-relish.html). Spoon Cucumber Relish over.
  • Step 10
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then sprouts and nori.
  • Step 11
    Serve immediately.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: Japanese
Method: Broil

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