Miso Glazed Salmon & Bok Choy (Printable Version)

Umami-rich miso-honey salmon with sesame-sautéed bok choy, ready in 30 minutes for a simple Asian-inspired main.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

01 - 4 salmon fillets, about 5.3 oz each
02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Bok Choy

09 - 1.1 lb baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

14 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic and sesame oil until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Place fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag, pour over the marinade and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
03 - Set the oven to broil (or 220°C/425°F if using roast) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; reserve any excess marinade for basting.
04 - Arrange the marinated fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet and broil 8–10 minutes, basting once with reserved marinade, until the flesh is opaque and the top is caramelized.
05 - While the fish cooks, heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add sliced garlic and cook 30 seconds, add bok choy and stir 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp, finish with soy sauce and sesame seeds and remove from heat.
06 - Divide bok choy among plates, place a salmon fillet alongside each portion, sprinkle with spring onions and extra sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The miso and honey glaze caramelizes into something you could eat with a spoon—it's almost embarrassing how good it is.
  • Bok choy gets perfectly charred and crisp-tender in minutes, making you feel like a restaurant chef with almost no effort.
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I left the salmon under the broiler too long and missed that sweet spot where it flakes effortlessly.
  • Letting the salmon marinate even just 10 minutes makes a world of difference—don't skip it, no matter how rushed you feel.
03 -
  • Let the salmon come close to room temperature before broiling—it cooks more evenly that way.
  • Baste with leftover marinade halfway through broiling for a shinier, more deeply flavored crust.
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