Salmon is quick and easy to prepare. Seasoned with a little salt and pepper, you can cook salmon steak in minutes under the broiler or on the grill. But what if they only stop with salt and pepper? You can add an exotic salmon flavor that will leave your guests wanting the secret ingredient. Prepare a simple marinade using miso and a little rice wine. Fish in the marinade is enough for the day, and you can cook it for dinner in a few minutes.
Using miso as an ingredient has gained popularity in the West in recent years. Miso is a Japanese sauce that has been used in Japanese cuisine for over a thousand years. Miso can be used to flavor stock, marinade meats, and to season stews. Miso also makes a great sauce or marinade for salmon or lobster steaks. You will need any bony fish, such as cod, shaved cod, tilapia, or orange roughy.
Miso paste can be found in the international aisle at most majors in the United States. It is also commonly found in Asian markets. Or it comes in glass, or in a plastic bag. Once opened, it should be stored in the refrigerator. Miso can also be stored in the freezer for an extended period of time.
Miso is made from yeast or barley or rice with soybeans and a fungus called kojikin. Other grains that can be used in the fermentation process are different types of rye, buckwheat and millet. The taste of miso will vary depending on the proportion of ingredients used. Season with salt to taste.
Recipe for Bake Salmon and Miso
Ingredients:
2 Salmon Steaks
12 oz Miso Paste
3 Tbs or mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 Tbs Rice wine
2 Tbs Sugar
1 small lemon
Infused with salt
preparation
Prepare your salmon fillets or steaks by removing them from the package and washing them. Lightly salt the fish. Mix the mirin, miso and rice wine with the sugar. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little water. It depends on the type of miso you use.
Put the marinade over the fish. The fish can stay in the marinade for a few minutes, or for the whole day. The longer it stays in the marinade, the more the flavor will work into the salmon.
When you’re ready to cook, remove the salmon from the marinade and place in a roasting pan. Broil the fish in the oven at a temperature of 350 to 400 degrees F, or 175 to 205 degrees C. In fish only take about 5 minutes to cook Take care that it does not burn.
If you’re not sure if it’s a fish, take a fork or a fork and stick it in the string. A fork or chopstick should go through easily.
When the fish is ready, remove it from the oven, and put some lemon wedges on top.
Also cook salmon fillet on the grill. Place the steaks skin side down on a well-greased and shiny grill . Cook over medium heat until cooked. Don’t try to flip the salmon. It is likely to stick to the surface and dissolve if you move it around. Simply cook through and remove with a flat spatula when done.
The salmon dish is accompanied by a glass of white wine, beans sautéed with garlic, and some steamed rice.
