Golden glazed salmon fillet on a simple white plate, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. A well-seasoned pile of crispy, slightly charred kale sits next to the salmon adding a vibrant green pop to the plate. A side of short-grain white rice and lemon wedges complete the picture.

Miso Glazed Salmon with Crispy Kale

Name: Miso Glazed Salmon with Crispy Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: kale, 2 cups ribs removed and torn into bite-size pieces; salmon fillets, 2; white miso paste, 2 tbsp; mirin, 1 tbsp; short grain rice, 2 cups; lemon, 1 cut into wedges; toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp; olive oil, 1 tbsp; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 07, 2024

This dish combines the best of Japanese cuisine with in-season kale for a unique, palate-pleasing experience. The umami-richness of miso, the sweetness of mirin, and the bitterness of kale create a play of flavors that'll leave you craving for more.

Ingredients (for 2)

Kale - 2 cups - ribs removed and torn into bite-size pieces
Salmon fillets - 2
White miso paste - 2 tbsp
Mirin - 1 tbsp
Short grain rice - 2 cups
Lemon - 1 - cut into wedges
Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️📝

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 - 🥣🥢🍯

In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste and mirin until smooth.
Step 3 - 🥩🥣⏲️

Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and generously coat each fillet with the miso-mirin mixture. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍚💦🔥

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook as per package instructions.
Step 5 - 🥬🧂🥄

Toss the kale in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it out on another baking sheet.
Step 6 - 🔥🐟🥬

Bake the salmon and kale together for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the kale is crispy but not burnt.
Step 7 - 🍽️🐟🍋

Serve the miso glazed salmon on a bed of warm rice, with a side of crispy kale. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy!

Additional

Salmon is not only delicious but also filled with heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids and protein. Kale adds a heap of vitamins and color to this dish. The kids can help with tearing kale into pieces and whisking together miso and mirin. For a vegan alternative, swap out salmon for tofu!