Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges and Lime Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 poundssalmon fillet (skin-on)
- 3 tablespoonwhite miso paste
- 2 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 1 tablespoonginger (fresh)
- 2 clovegarlic
- 1½ poundsweet potato
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- ½ teaspoonkosher salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 largecucumber
- 2lime
- ¼ cupcilantro (fresh)
Prep
- 01
Cut sweet potato into wedges about 3/4 inch thick.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger and 2 cloves garlic.
- 03
Slice 1 large cucumber into thin rounds and halves.
- 04
Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish.
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02
Toss sweet potato wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 03
While potatoes roast, whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- 04
Push sweet potatoes to the sides of the baking sheet. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, place skin-side down in the center, and brush the top and sides generously with the miso glaze. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
- 05
Return to oven and bake 12–14 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 06
While salmon cooks, slice cucumber into thin rounds and halves. Juice 1 lime and whisk together with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss with cucumber and a pinch of salt.
- 07
Divide salmon and sweet potatoes among plates. Top with cucumber salad, squeeze lime juice from the remaining lime over everything, and scatter cilantro on top. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a subtle kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or a pinch of white pepper to the miso glaze. A drizzle of sriracha or hot sauce on the finished plate adds heat without overpowering the miso's umami depth.
Make the miso glaze up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Leftover salmon keeps for 3 days in the fridge and works well in grain bowls or salads.