Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowls

Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowls with Miso-Ginger Sauce

Ok this was amazing! There are a few more elements here than I prefer in a quick weeknight meal but the execution is fast and TOTALLY worth it! There are a few “rare” ingredients but it’s worth grabbing them…you can use them for future recipes.

serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¼ lbs. center-cut salmon, skin removed

• ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided

• 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 1 Tbsp. honey

• 2 tsp. gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) (do not skip this)

• 3 Tbsp. white sesame seeds

• 3 Tbsp. black sesame seeds (you can sub chia seeds or poppy seeds)

• 1 crown broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups total)

• ¼ tsp. black pepper

• Cooked long-grain brown rice for serving

• Kimchi, pickled beets or red onion, and thinly sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

  Creamy Miso-Ginger Sauce

• 1 Tbsp. white miso paste

• 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar

• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayo)

• 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger

• ½ tsp. gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

• ½ tsp. honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400.

2. Cut salmon into 4 even filets and season evenly with ½ tsp. salt. In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. of the olive oil, honey, and gochujang; whisk to combine. Add salmon and gently turn to coat.

3. Combine sesame seeds on a large plate or wide-rimmed shallow bowl, mixing to disburse colors. Add salmon filets and turn to coat in sesame seeds.

4. Prepare Creamy Miso-Ginger Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine miso and vinegar; whisk to combine. Add sesame oil, mayonnaise, ginger, gochujang, and honey; mix until smooth. Set aside.

5. Add broccoli to a baking sheet. Toss with 1 TBSP oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 20 minutes or until tender.

6. While the broccoli roasts, add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to hot pan. Arrange salmon filets in a single layer and let cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Flip, and continue cooking for 3 to 5 more minutes, until nicely golden.

7. Serve salmon whole or break into smaller pieces with broccoli on top of a bed of rice. Garnish with a spoonful of kimchi (or pickled veggies), and drizzle Miso-Ginger Sauce over everything. If desired, garnish with thinly sliced green onion.