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Sheet-Pan Miso-Lemon Salmon with Zucchini and Rice

Kara Birnbaum / TODAY
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There are so many nights when we dig through our fridges for dinner inspiration, trying to find the perfect balance between something exciting and something quick. Transform an ordinary meal like salmon and rice into something delicious with the magical combination of miso paste and lemon. These two powerhouse ingredients pack almost as much punch as another 20 ingredients combined! 

If you aren't familiar with miso paste, it is a form of fermented soybeans that delivers an incredible amount of umami flavor in a tiny spoonful. It’s a trusty secret weapon that we add to a variety of dishes — salad dressings, soups and marinades, as well as  pasta and ice cream. 

So when you’re looking for a quick weeknight sauce to dress up a basic filet of salmon, we recommend turning to bright lemon zest combined with the earthy flavor of miso, which can be easily spread on salmon and veggies before roasting. This is one meal that we keep going back to again and again. Simply dressing the fish and vegetables in the miso-lemon sauce before baking it  in the oven. 10 minutes later, it comes out ready to satisfy.

Technique Tip: Broiling the salmon gives it the foolproof dichotomy of browned exterior with juicy interior. And the zucchini and rice take to the broiler perfectly, adding a bit of crisp to otherwise standard fare. It just so happens to also be among the fastest ways to cook something.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 (6- to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 large zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • chopped chives (optional)
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Preparation

1.

Preheat the broiler, ensuring oven rack is 6 inches from the top. In a bowl, combine the miso paste with the lemon juice using a whisk.

2.

Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Spread out the rice on top until it is flat. Drizzle approximately half of the miso-lemon mixture on top. Place the salmon, skin side down, on top of the rice. Arrange zucchini slices evenly around the salmon. Drizzle the remaining miso-lemon mixture on top of the zucchini and salmon and then sprinkle with a dash of salt.

3.

Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon reaches your desired temperature. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chives, if desired. Serve hot.