Orange Miso Salmon Recipe

Orange Miso Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 :Servings

Prep: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serving size 1 fillet

Calories 268 Protein 34 g Carbohydrates 4 g Fat 12 g Fiber <1 g Sugar 3 g Sodium 239 g

For the marinade

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons red miso paste or tahini
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• juice of 1/2 orange (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 11/2 pounds wild salmon, sliced into four fillets
• garnish: sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, orange wedges, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 420°F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Combine the sesame oil, miso paste, vinegar, ginger, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag
4. Reserve 1/4 cup in a separate bowl
5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then add them to the marinade in the bowl
6. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes to 1 hour
7. Place the fillets on the baking sheet, skin side down
8. Bake in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes, then remove from the oven
9. Set the oven to broil and drizzle a tablespoon of the reserved marinade over each fillet
10. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the glaze on the top and sides of the fillets caramelizes

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