Amidst all the soups and stews we are eating this blustery and cold month, we are also putting some fish dishes on the table. Fish works well as weeknight dinners for us. Salmon, in particular, is usually quickly prepared using simple yet utterly delicious recipes. That is always a bonus for us. Putting together an involved dinner is something we prefer to save for the weekend.

This fish dish combines salty and savory miso paste with sweet maple syrup for a simple glaze. The rice vinegar joins the two ingredients, and a few drops of hot sauce add a touch of heat. Simple, yet sophisticated. And very quick to prepare and get on the table!

Miso & Maple Glazed Salmon

Miso & Maple Glazed Salmon (adapted from allrecipes.com) Total Time Required: 20 minutes, Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 tablespoons miso paste
• 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 6-ounce skin-on salmon fillets

Directions:

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler to high. Brush an oven-safe skillet with oil.

Whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and hot chili sauce in a small bowl. Divide the glaze between two small bowls, using one to glaze the raw fish and the other for serving.

Mix together the ingredients for the glaze.

Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon until the skin starts to sizzle, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook the fillets, skin side down in a skillet.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Brush the salmon fillets with the miso glaze. Place the skillet under the preheated broiler.

Brush the fillets with the glaze.

Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, and the top is browned, about 8 minutes.

Cook until the fish is cooked through and the top is browned.

Remove the fillets from the skillet, separating the flesh from the skins. Serve immediately with the reserved glaze.

Serve with the reserved glaze.

Salmon is a weeknight dinner rock star!  ~Linda

Miso & Maple Glazed Salmon (adapted from allrecipes.com) Total Time Required: 20 minutes, Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 tablespoons miso paste
• 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 6-ounce skin-on salmon fillets

Directions:

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler to high. Brush an oven-safe skillet with oil.

Whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and hot chili sauce in a small bowl. Divide the glaze between two small bowls, using one to glaze the raw fish and the other for serving.

Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon until the skin starts to sizzle, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Brush the salmon fillets with the miso glaze. Place the skillet under the preheated broiler. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, and the top is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the fillets from the skillet, separating the flesh from the skins. Serve immediately with the reserved glaze.