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Korean Miso-Glazed Salmon

Korean Miso-Glazed Salmon: A Flavorful Dinner Adventure

Enjoy the delightful combination of Korean Miso-Glazed Salmon with Kimchi Fried Rice in this umami-rich dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets fresh or frozen, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Tamari opt for tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil toasted sesame oil preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Brown Sugar adjust according to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves finely grated
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated for integration
For the Kimchi Fried Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice day-old rice works best
  • 1 cup Chopped Kimchi add some juice for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil vegetable or avocado oil
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 egg Egg optional, for richness on top
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnishing
  • Seaweed Flakes optional for enhancing flavor
  • Toppings such as cucumber, pickled radish, or extra kimchi

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, grated garlic, and ginger until smooth and glossy.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush each fillet generously with the prepared miso glaze. Let marinate at room temperature.
  3. In a large skillet, heat neutral oil. Add chopped kimchi and sauté until fragrant, then stir in gochujang. Add jasmine rice, stir-fry until heated, then incorporate soy sauce and sesame oil.
  4. Preheat broiler or oven. Place salmon on a baking sheet and cook until caramelized and flaky.
  5. To serve, scoop kimchi fried rice onto plates and top with salmon fillets, garnishing with sesame seeds and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use day-old rice for the best texture in fried rice. Adjust the heat level with the amount of gochujang used.

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