Nobu-Style Miso Salmon
Nobu-Style Miso Salmon
Ingredients
For the Miso Glaze
- 1/2 cup miso paste, preferably a brownish variety
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup mirin
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
For the Sautéed Asparagus
- 2 tablespoons shallot oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
For Garnish and Serving
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the miso glaze: In a medium bowl, combine the miso paste, granulated sugar, and mirin. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture forms a thick, pourable, orange-brown glaze.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable container. Spoon the prepared miso glaze generously over each fillet, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the dish or seal the container and refrigerate to marinate overnight (at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours).
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Cook the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets on the parchment paper, ensuring they are not overlapping.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Air fry the salmon for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a beautiful caramelized, slightly charred glaze on top. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sautéed asparagus: Heat the shallot oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the chopped asparagus spears to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and bright green.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Assemble the dish: Divide the sautéed asparagus among four serving plates, creating a bed for the salmon. Carefully transfer one cooked miso salmon fillet to the center of each asparagus bed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish: Sprinkle white sesame seeds generously over each salmon fillet. Scatter the sliced green onions over the salmon as a final garnish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately with a side of plain white rice.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nobu-Style Miso Salmon
Ingredients
For the Miso Glaze
- 1/2 cup miso paste, preferably a brownish variety
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup mirin
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
For the Sautéed Asparagus
- 2 tablespoons shallot oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
For Garnish and Serving
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the miso glaze: In a medium bowl, combine the miso paste, granulated sugar, and mirin. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture forms a thick, pourable, orange-brown glaze.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable container. Spoon the prepared miso glaze generously over each fillet, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the dish or seal the container and refrigerate to marinate overnight (at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours).
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Cook the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets on the parchment paper, ensuring they are not overlapping.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Air fry the salmon for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a beautiful caramelized, slightly charred glaze on top. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sautéed asparagus: Heat the shallot oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the chopped asparagus spears to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and bright green.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Assemble the dish: Divide the sautéed asparagus among four serving plates, creating a bed for the salmon. Carefully transfer one cooked miso salmon fillet to the center of each asparagus bed.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish: Sprinkle white sesame seeds generously over each salmon fillet. Scatter the sliced green onions over the salmon as a final garnish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately with a side of plain white rice.