A delicious twist on my all-time FAVORITE meal!
This melt-in-your-mouth miso salmon is by far my favorite meal in the world. The flavor combo is incredible and it's so easy to make. The crispy bok choy is an absolute GAME CHANGER, as well. Between the salmon and bok choy, this dish has tons of health benefits that make it that much better. Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!
Recipe Information:
Makes 1 serving (for a larger batch, increase marinade measurements!)
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total time: 3 hours to 24+ hours (depending on your marinade)
Ingredients:
For the marinaded salmon:
2 Tbsp white miso paste
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar OR Bachan's Original Japanese BBQ sauce OR teriyaki sauce
Salmon filet
For the bok choy:
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Serve with:
1 cup steamed brown rice
Chopped green onion (amount to taste)
Recipe:
For the marinade & salmon:
In a large dish or Ziplock gallon bag, combine all marinade ingredients and mix together.
**Reserve 1-2 Tbsp of marinade in a separate container to use as sauce!
Remove skin from the salmon. Add skinless salmon to your marinade and coat thoroughly.
Refrigerate salmon in marinade for anywhere from 3-24 hours. The longer the marinade, the juicier the salmon!
After marinading, pat salmon dry to remove excess liquid/sauce. Air fry salmon at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until the middle is moist + translucent and the outside is flaking.
For the bok choy:
Thoroughly wash bok choy stalks, removing all dirt from leaves. Prepare stalks by chopping about an inch off of the bottom, just removing the white root end.
Add bok choy and water to a large saucepan on medium heat. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, or until bok choy is brighter in color and soft.
After steaming, drain water and add olive oil and minced garlic to the pan. Use a utensil to coat the bok choy in oil and garlic. Turn heat to medium-high and pan sear each side until leaves are fully grilled and slightly charred, approximately 3 minutes per side.
Dish assembly:
Place 1 cup steamed brown rice into a bowl or plate. Add salmon and bok choy on top. Pour reserved sauce on top of the entire dish. Sprinkle chopped green onion on top and enjoy!
Nutrition:
Miso: miso paste is made from fermented soybeans and has SO many health benefits. Not only is it filled with nutrients such as manganese, vitamin K, copper, and zinc, but its fermentation process allows these nutrients to be absorbed into the body way easier than normal! The fermentation process also makes miso full of probiotics, contributing to healthy gut flora and helping your digestive system. It's also considered a complete protein because of its amino acid profile!
Salmon: salmon is full of healthy fats, selenium, B vitamins, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, and phosphorus. These all contribute to a healthy body! The essential omega-3 fatty acids in salmon are super anti-inflammatory and extremely heart healthy, as well. Salmon is an awesome high-quality protein source!
Bok choy: bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage that is FULL of vitamins and minerals. It's a great source of calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and iron. It's also been linked to a lower risk of some cancer types, heart disease, and cognitive impairment due to its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
Brown rice: WHOLE GRAINSSS!! Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains per day has SO many health benefits, including lowering your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Whole grains also give your body energy and help with blood glucose control. They're overall essential for a healthy diet!
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