Miso Salmon

Sweet And Salty Recipe For Salmon

Japanese recipe for fish that'll transport your tongue.

A recent study linked Japanese men's high fish consumption with raised levels of omega-3 fatty acids and a lower incidence of heart disease. This sweet and salty recipe for this fish is an entrée of omega-3-rich salmon is like an Rx for your ticker.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8-11 min
3 Tbsp white miso
1 Tbsp mirin
8 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp peanut or canola oil (I used sesame oil)
4 6 oz salmon fillets, about 1 1/4 inches thick
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 scallion, green part only, thinly sliced

(I did not have a scallion or the peanut oil, so I skipped on the scallion and used sesame seed oil instead of peanut oil)
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. Whisk miso, mirin, and soy sauce in a small bowl until well blended.

3. Add oil to a large nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Flip fish over and place skillet in oven; roast salmon until it reaches the desired degree of doneness, 6 to 8 minutes.

5. Brush salmon with miso mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion and serve.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 326 cal, 14 g fat (2.1 g sat), 528 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 40 g protein
credit: Womens Health Magazine:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/miso-salmon-recipe

*my thoughts: extremely easy to make, absolutely delicious and a light meal.