Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

mirin

2 tbsp

sake

0.25 cup

aji amarillo paste

2 tbsp

shiro miso

3 tbsp

fresh orange juice

1 tsp

fresh lime juice

4 unit

salmon fillets

skinless

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

freshly ground pepper

0.5 cup

cooked quinoa

3 tbsp

canola oil

1 unit

cucumber

peeled, seeded and diced

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~3 min

In a small saucepan, combine mirin and sake and bring to a boil.

Step 3
~3 min

Whisk in aji amarillo paste, miso, orange juice, and lime juice.

Step 4
~3 min

Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Step 5
~3 min

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Press 2 tablespoons of cooked quinoa onto the skin side of each salmon fillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat canola oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over high heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Place salmon fillets in the skillet, quinoa side down, and cook until the quinoa is browned (about 2 minutes).

Step 9
~3 min

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 4 minutes, or until the salmon is almost opaque throughout.

Step 10
~3 min

Carefully transfer the fillets to serving plates, quinoa side up, using a spatula.

Step 11
~3 min

Spoon diced cucumber alongside the salmon.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately with the orange-miso sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy quinoa, toast it lightly before pressing onto the salmon.

Adjust the amount of aji amarillo paste to control the spiciness.

Serve with a side of steamed greens or rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed asparagus
Brown rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Combines Japanese and Western flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Meal
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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