Japanese Braised Salmon Recipe

Name: Japanese Braised Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1/3 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 2 tablespoons white miso; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 green onions, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced; 4 salmon fillets, each about 6 oz. and 1 inch thick; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 8 cups mixed greens (frisee, arugula, spinach); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
2 tablespoons white miso
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 green onions, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced
4 salmon fillets, each about 6 oz. and 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
8 cups mixed greens (frisee, arugula, spinach)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a large frying pan over low heat, warm 1 tablespoon canola oil.
2
Add the broth, mirin, sake, miso, soy sauce, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and stir to combine.
3
Stir in the ginger and green onions.
4
Add the salmon fillets and turn to coat.
5
Increase the heat to medium, cover, and cook until the salmon is opaque throughout, 12-15 minutes.
6
Transfer the salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm.
7
Measure out 4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and set aside.
8
Raise the heat to high and cook the remaining liquid until it measures about 3/4 cup; stir in the vinegar.
9
In a bowl, toss the mixed greens with the reserved cooking liquid.
10
Transfer the salmon and greens to a warmed serving platter.
11
Drizzle with the reduced cooking liquid and sprinkle with cilantro.
12
Serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/3 cup mirin, 1/4 cup sake, and more.

Yes, Japanese Braised Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Japanese Braised Salmon

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