Description
A bold and comforting Korean-inspired dish featuring savory miso-glazed salmon served alongside spicy and flavorful kimchi fried rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup chopped kimchi with a bit of juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- Sesame seeds
- Seaweed flakes
- Sliced cucumber
- Pickled radish
- Julienned carrots
Instructions
- Prepare the Miso Glaze: Whisk together white miso paste, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and brush generously with the miso-gochujang glaze; marinate at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the Kimchi Fried Rice: Sauté chopped kimchi in neutral oil for 2-3 minutes, stir in 1 tablespoon gochujang, add rice and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, then season with 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Cook the Salmon: Broil for 6–8 minutes or bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Assemble and Serve: Scoop fried rice onto plates, top with a salmon fillet, and garnish with sesame seeds, pickled radish, julienned carrots, or a fried egg.
Notes
For the best fried rice, use day-old chilled jasmine rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Korean salmon, miso glaze, kimchi fried rice, easy dinner, Asian seafood