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Immediately after taking my first bite of this salmon, I rolled my eyes back and chucked my fork onto the counter in a state of euphoria.
I’m not dramatic; you are.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you already know that I’ve (eagerly) made it my mission to convert salmon skeptics into salmon enthusiasts.
First and foremost, salmon is incredibly good for you. It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, it’s a high quality protein and it’s jam-packed with vitamins and amino acids. Further to all that, in my experience, it’s done wonders for my skin. When I’m eating salmon on the reg, I develop a noticeable glow.
Bitches love to glow.
As if all of those heart-healthy benefits weren’t good enough, salmon is incredibly versatile and incredibly delicious… when done right. (If salmon is under-seasoned or over-cooked, it all goes to shit.)
This recipe is loaded with umami flavors, so if you crave the essence of umami on the reg like I do, you need this salmon in your life.
I mean. I haven’t stopped thinking about this fillet since I ate it.
(Maybe I have problems; maybe I have a boring life.)
Maybe it’s due to the fact that I’m new to the miso game. The first time I cooked with it was just a few weeks ago when I made this Miso Ramen. It was a delight, and I knew I needed to get to know the stuff on more than one level.
I mean, a bowl of this good stuff would have you obsessed pretty quickly, too.
So I glazed my salmon with it. And then I baked it. And it was dreamlike.
Let’s not ignore those soba noodles though, k? Because they are exquisite! Yes, exquisite; we’re pulling out the highfalutin’ words for this one. Soba noodles are just these hearty buckwheat flavor bombs that taste as wholesome as they look. They also pair perfectly with toasty sesame, soy and ginger flavors, so incorporating them into this dish was a no-brainer.
Really, you’re getting two recipes in this post. You could have either of these things on their own, but trust me — you want both.
Looking for more salmon recipes? Try these:
- Harissa-Spiced Salmon Salad With Sweet Curry Vinaigrette
- Cajun-Spiced Salmon
- Bruschetta Grilled Salmon
Have you made this recipe? Snap a pic and tag me in he Insta! @killing__thyme
Miso Glazed Salmon With Sesame Soba Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz salmon fillets, skin on or off is up to you
- 3 - 3.5 oz soba noodles
Miso Glaze:
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 2 tsp kikkoman soy sauce
- 2 tsp mirin
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
Sesame Sauce for the Noodles:
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp fish sauce
Vegetable Medley:
- 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil, + more if needed
- 2 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 oz broccolini, roughly chopped
- 3 oz baby bella or oyster mushrooms
- 2 oz zucchini, julienned
- 2 tbsp shredded carrots
Garnish:
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Chili flakes
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or pan for the salmon.
Miso Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sesame sauce. Whisk roughly with a fork until combined and set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the miso glaze. Roughly whisk with a fork until well combined.
- Evenly slather the glaze over the fillets.
- Bake the fillets for 15 minutes or until flakey and opaque in the middle.
Vegetables:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat.
- Add the garlic and simmer until fragrant, stirring often to prevent browning.
- Add the broccolini and mushrooms and toss to coat. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, approx. 5-7 minutes. Add a tad more oil if your pan dries out.
- Once the veggies are tender, bring heat to low.
- Add the zucchini and carrots, stir to mix, and cover pan to keep warm.
Soba noodles:
- Prepare soba noodles as per directions on packaging.
- When the soba noodles are ready and have been drained, add them to the saucepan with the vegetables.
- Add the sesame sauce and toss to coat.
Assembly:
- Divide the noodles and veggies into two separate dishes.
- Top each dish with a fillet of salmon.
- Garnish the dishes with thinly sliced scallions, sesame seeds and chili flakes (optional)
This is regular rotation recipe. When I want to deliver feel good yumminess this recipe is on deck. I make it as written and it always delivers!
I love this Marnie, thank you so much! I keep meaning to make this again. It’s been years! I actually have some salmon fillets in my freezer for next week; I think you’ve just inspired me to remake this :)
The recipe indicates baking the salmon at “425 degrees C” — which would be about 800 degrees F… I’m guessing that’s a typo? In any event the miso glaze looks A+++, making tonight!
Amy! Yes! Thanks for catching that. Lol. That would’ve served up a nice miso-slathered roof shingle ;)
I hope you love this! Please keep me posted. And I’ve fixed the typo in the recipe! Thanks again <3
Bro’s love to glow too! Or, at least, this one does! You’ve perfectly cooked that salmon, I can tell and it looks wonderful! I want’s it.
Sorry Jared, but #GlowsBeforeBros, yo.
Thanks buddyguy — when we hang out one fine day, you bring the beer and I’ll cook the salmon ;)
This! All of this!! (plus, I want to glow too!) ha ha Love the soba, the salmon, the weeknight appeal! On my to make list. Like maybe tonight! :)
Haha, I hope you did/do make it and I hope you love it, Jen! It’s def one of my faves.
Love the combination of flavour and textures here! Next time, include a video of your eyes-rolled-back-reaction, mmmkay? Miso and salmon are simply BFF’s. You reminded me that I have some in my freezer to use up! Thanks for this great recipe.
Hahaha, if only I had a compilation of my reactions when I eat good food. Oh boy.
I agree, Miso + Salmon = besties forever.
We have salmon quite regularly, and love it! And we also love soba noodles but have not put the two together, so thank you for your recipe, we’re going to make it and roll our eyes back in pure delight ;-) .
Haha, I sure hope you both do! It’s such a scrumptious combination. I hope you love it :)
There are salmon skeptics in this world? Hard to imagine. This looks incredible and I’m bookmarking it for those days I fall of my veg wagon.
Right? I shake my head at them ;)
Thanks Tiffany, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!