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 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cups kale ribs removed and torn into bite-size pieces; 2 salmon fillets; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp mirin; 2 cups short grain rice; 1 lemon cut into wedges; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt and pepper

Umami-rich, sweetly glazed salmon, accompanied by crispy kale.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · June 07, 2024

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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!