Miso-Glazed Salmon with Cucumber-Apple Crunch

Ingredients

• salmon fillets4 (6 oz each)
• white miso paste2 tbsp
• maple syrup1 tbsp
• rice vinegar1 tbsp
• soy sauce1 tbsp
• sesame oil1 tsp
• cucumber, thinly sliced1
• green apple, julienned1
• scallion, thinly sliced1
• toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
• neutral oil1 tbsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. 2Whisk miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil into a smooth glaze.
3. 3Place the salmon on the sheet pan, brush generously with glaze, and roast for 10 to 12 minutes until just cooked through.
4. 4Meanwhile, toss cucumber, apple, and scallion with a pinch of salt and a few drops of rice vinegar.
5. 5Warm a skillet with neutral oil and sear the salmon for 30 seconds on the glaze side if you want extra caramelization, then return to the pan if needed.
6. 6Serve the salmon with the cucumber-apple crunch and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips

• Do not overbake; salmon stays juicier when removed while the center is still slightly translucent.
• Slice the cucumber and apple very thin so the salad stays crisp and light.
• If you want extra heat, add a tiny pinch of chili flakes to the glaze.

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