Z'Tejas Miso Glazed Salmon
Tackle Z'Tejas' recipe for Miso Glazed Salmon, which is low in fat and high in protein. Salmon is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids and loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Salmon
- 2 7 ounce salmon fillets
- Salt & pepper
Miso Glaze
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ounce fresh ginger a piece about 4” in length
- ¾ ounce red miso paste
- 4 ounces Sriracha Chile sauce
- 1 ounces fresh basil picked off the stem
- 8 ounces sesame oil
- 13 ounces honey
For Glaze: Place first 5 ingredients into a food processor or blender. Puree for about 15 to 20 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and continue to puree until ingredients are finely chopped, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Add sesame oil and honey. Continue to puree until mixture has a smooth consistency. Glaze can be stored in the refrigerator.
For Salmon: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place salmon on a sheet tray and cover with miso glaze (about two tablespoons per fillet).
Place salmon in the oven, cook about 5 to 6 minutes. Then place under the broiler for an additional 2 minutes until glaze starts to darken.
Remove from the oven, the salmon should be cooked to medium. Serve with rice and mixed vegetables.
This recipe is provided courtesy of Z'Tejas.