Miso-Marinated Salmon with Cucumber-Daikon Relish

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Miso-Marinated Salmon with Cucumber-Daikon Relish
45 min.
6
297kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dinner game with a dish that's both healthy and delicious, look no further than this Miso-Marinated Salmon with Cucumber-Daikon Relish. This vibrant recipe combines the rich, savory flavor of miso with the fresh crunch of cucumbers and daikon, creating a delightful balance that's perfect for any meal. It's not just a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also incredibly nutritious, boasting a health score of 69 and classified as gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves six, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. The tender, flaky Alaskan salmon fillets, marinated in a blend of miso, ginger, and mirin, are broiled to perfection, giving them a mouthwatering caramelized finish. The contrasting texture and flavor provided by the cucumber-daikon relish add a refreshing touch, effortlessly brightening up the dish.

Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or a busy home cook, this recipe is approachable yet impressive, showing just how simple it can be to create restaurant-quality meals at home. Serve it for lunch or dinner, and relish the looks of satisfaction on your guests' faces as they enjoy this delectable main course. Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight that’s as good for you as it is for your palate!

Ingredients

  • servings daikon radish 
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger fresh minced
  • tablespoons spring onion minced
  • 0.3 cup rice wine sweet ( Japanese rice wine)
  • teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 0.5 cup radish sprouts 
  • 36 ounce salmon fillet with skin
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame seed toasted
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup miso white (fermented soybean paste)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • spatula
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish to blend for marinade.
  2. Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat broiler. Line heavy large baking sheet with foil; spray with nonstick spray.
  4. Remove salmon fillets from miso marinade; using rubber spatula, scrape off excess marinade. Arrange salmon, skin side up, on prepared baking sheet. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat source until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn salmon over. Broil until salmon is just cooked through and golden brown on top, about 4 minutes.
  5. Transfer salmon to plates, skin side down. Spoon Cucumber Relish over.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then sprouts and nori.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. *White miso, mirin, and nori (thin sheets of dried seaweed) are available at Japanese markets and in the Asian foods section or refrigerated section of supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein51.31%
Fat42.71%
Carbs5.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.5
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
25.084782651585%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.72mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:296.82kcal
14.84%
Fat:13.15g
20.23%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.74%
Carbohydrates:4.14g
1.38%
Net Carbohydrates:3.36g
1.22%
Sugar:0.82g
0.91%
Cholesterol:93.55mg
31.18%
Sodium:503.55mg
21.89%
Alcohol:1.61g
100%
Alcohol %:0.99%
100%
Protein:35.55g
71.1%
Selenium:63.28µg
90.39%
Vitamin B12:5.42µg
90.3%
Vitamin B6:1.43mg
71.58%
Vitamin B3:13.61mg
68.06%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
40%
Phosphorus:367.51mg
36.75%
Vitamin B5:2.9mg
28.99%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.97%
Copper:0.51mg
25.28%
Potassium:880.26mg
25.15%
Magnesium:59.94mg
14.99%
Folate:49.95µg
12.49%
Iron:1.8mg
10.01%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.71%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.83%
Vitamin K:7.68µg
7.32%
Calcium:36.24mg
3.62%
Fiber:0.78g
3.12%
Vitamin A:110.37IU
2.21%
Vitamin C:1.6mg
1.94%
Source:Epicurious