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Korean-Inspired Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Serves 4 Prep 10 min Total 20 min
Korean-Inspired Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari, divided
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/4 lb salmon, cut into 4 portions
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced scallions for garnish

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Directions

  1. 1

    Position a rack in the upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Whisk gochujang, mirin, 1 tbsp tamari, honey, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 of the garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Pat the salmon dry and place skin-side down on the prepared pan. Brush the salmon with the glaze. Broil until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. A

  5. 5

    dd the remaining 3 cloves garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted and the pan is dry, about 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tbsp tamari.

  8. 8

    Serve the salmon over the spinach.

Nutrition

Per 1 serving

Protein31.8 g
Fiber1.1 g
Calories363
Carbohydrates9.1 g
Fat21.3 g
Saturated fat4.7 g
Sugar5.1 g
Sodium924 mg

Estimated per serving. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, and portion size. This is general information, not medical or nutrition advice.

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