Maple miso salmon & sushi-inspired quinoa

4 steps

MAPLE MISO SALMON & SUSHI-INSPIRED QUINOA

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:48:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories457.7 kcal (23%)

Total Fat17.5 g (25%)

Carbs49.8 g (19%)

Sugars10.1 g (11%)

Protein26.4 g (53%)

Sodium1083.7 mg (54%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupquinoa

1 tspsalt

2 Tbsprice vinegar

1 tspcoconut sugar

2 Tbspmaple syrup

1 Tbspwhite miso

2 Tbspcoconut aminos

or low-sodium/gluten-free soy sauce

2 Tbsprice vinegar

¼ tspcrushed red pepper flakes

optional more for serving

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

2 x 6 ozboneless salmon fillets

Instructions

Step 1

FOR QUINOA: Rinse the quinoa well in cold water and drain. Place in a small saucepan and cook according to package directions. Whisk together the salt, vinegar, and sugar. Stir it into the cooked quinoa and let it sit, covered, until it’s time to eat.

Step 2

FOR SALMON: While the quinoa cooks/sits, whisk the syrup, miso, coconut aminos, vinegar, and pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Place the salmon in the heated skillet, with the skin side down.

Step 3

Cook for 7-9 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip the salmon over and cook for another couple of minutes, until it is cooked through. Flip back so that the skin side is down.

Step 4

Pour any excess fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Add the glaze, basting the salmon with it until the glaze thickens and caramelizes, 3-4 minutes. Serve salmon on top of quinoa and drizzle any leftover glaze over the top