Miso, a combination of fermented soybeans and rice or barley, is a great source of zinc, a natural immunity booster. White miso has less sodium than other types; here, it’s combined with rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water to make a marinade for salmon. Cilantro, ginger, and chile (along with a few other ingredients) are quickly pureed into a sauce for the broiled fish. Serve with brown rice or soba (buckwheat) noodles.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 cup white miso

　　1/3 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)

　　1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar plus 1 teaspoon

　　1/3 cup water

　　4 skinless wild Alaskan salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)

　　1 cup packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

　　1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)

　　1 shallot, coarsely chopped

　　1 small fresh red chile, such as Thai bird or jalapeño, coarsely chopped (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)

　　1 garlic clove

　　1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (1 tablespoon)

　　2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower

　　

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine miso, vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until miso and sugar have dissolved (do not boil); remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

　　

Step 2

Place salmon in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, and add miso mixture, turning to coat. Cover (or seal) and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour (place bag on a plate in case of leaks).

　　

Step 3

Meanwhile, puree cilantro, lime juice, shallot, chile, garlic, ginger, oil, and remaining teaspoon brown sugar in a blender until sauce is smooth.

　　

Step 4

Heat broiler with rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source. Lift fillets from marinade and wipe off excess (discard marinade); broil until fillets are opaque around edges and flake slightly in center when pressed, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer salmon to each of four plates, and serve with cilantro sauce.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 500

　　

Step 7

Saturated Fat: 2.2g

　　

Step 8

Unsaturated Fat: 16.2g

　　

Step 9

Cholesterol: 94mg

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrates: 40.6g

　　

Step 11

Protein: 39.5g

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 1964mg

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 0g

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