Miso-Mustard Salmon

Published Sept. 27, 2023

Miso-Mustard Salmon
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4(1,321)
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In this single-skillet recipe, miso and Dijon mustard create a one-two punch of salty and spicy to balance the sweetness of salmon and cabbage. Slather the mighty combination on the salmon fillets, sprinkle with sesame seeds for crunch, then roast on top of caramelized, crisp-tender cabbage. Serve with steamed rice or sweet potatoes if you like, then use the remaining sauce to drizzle over everything. The thinned miso mustard is also great to have around as a salad dressing for crisp lettuces, or a sauce for roasted vegetables or tofu. It will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ¼cup white miso
  • 2tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1teaspoon Sriracha or sambal oelek (optional)
  • 4(6-ounce) skin-on or skinless salmon fillets
  • Salt
  • 2tablespoons sesame seeds (any color)
  • 2tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1pound green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces, leaves separated
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

509 calories; 33 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 39 grams protein; 880 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the miso, mustard and Sriracha (if using). Season the salmon all over lightly with salt, then set on a plate, skin side down. Coat the tops with about 2 tablespoons of the miso-mustard mixture (reserve the rest), then cover with the sesame seeds; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add the cabbage and cook, undisturbed, until charred underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt, stir, then spread into an even layer.

  3. Step 3

    Add the salmon on top of the cabbage, skin side down. Roast until the salmon is cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes. (The salmon is done when a knife slides through it easily and the fish flakes, or when an instant-read thermometer reaches 120 degrees.)

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, thin the remaining miso-mustard mixture with about 2 tablespoons of water until pourable. Serve the salmon and cabbage with a drizzle of the miso-mustard dressing.

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The notes below were helpful, but frankly shocking how few people liked this. Miso and mustard are salty, so obviously unless you love salt ( and my family do not) you have to cut it with other things. I used maple syrup, apricot jam, rice vinegar and sriracha. It came out fantastic. The cabbage is brilliant. I sliced an onion underneath it. Fast and easy and really good. Don’t stop giving us salmon recipes. For those of us who love it and eat it once a week, new recipes are great!

It's just me at home now, so I downsized this recipe (NYTimes please give us more "cooking for one" ideas). After reading other notes, I did not add salt to any of it, and it was salty enough. In fact next time (and there will be a next time) I would reverse the proportions of the miso/mustard mix to reduce the saltiness. And here's my time-saving trick: Instead of chopping a cabbage, I used half a bag of classic Cole slaw mix (i.e. ready shredded cabbage and carrots) and it worked PERFECTLY!

I agree with the comments about not adding any extra salt (sadly, only after making this according to the recipe - when will I learn?). Otherwise, I really liked the flavors - I would add more Sriracha next time as I would like more heat. I also like the idea of a quick broil at the end to add color as this did look pretty bland.

I’m shocked this recipe only has four stars. I can’t even count how many times I’ve made this. It’s a comfort meal for me and comes together so effortlessly. It’s great in a pinch on a weeknight or I’ve even served it for a big family meal (it was a hit). So make it, even the cabbage is delicious.

Very good. A few things: 1. VERY thin coating of the miso mixture on the salmon, skinned (skin will not crisp in this preparation so better to get it off before cooking) 2. Broil salmon at end 2. Sauce should be thinned with lime juice, maple syrup and water 3. Make lots of cabbage, more than suggested: it is good. A nice change of pace; a different flavor profile than many salmon recipes on this site.

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