Gochujang Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy and Carrots
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I have made this recipe on countless occasions for team dinners and events, and it's a winner every time! Skip the usual simple salmon recipe and swap in this Gochujang Glazed Salmon with Carrots and Bok Choy. If you’re unfamiliar with gochujang, it’s a Korean fermented red chili paste that’s sweet and salty with some underlying spice and umami. I was first introduced to this in culinary school and I immediately fell in love with all the flavors of this condiment. It's been a staple in my pantry ever since.
Just something to keep in mind while working with salmon is, make sure you are sourcing from a trusted and sustainable seafood purveyor. Remove all pin bones using a fish tweezer before baking and wipe any leftover scales with a wet paper towel. Cooking salmon is easy but common to overcook, causing the fillet to be dry. Baking the fish for 25 minutes at 375°F is ideal and yields perfect results with a soft flaky center. For sides, you could use any of your favorite crunchy vegetables; I recommend green beans, snap peas, potatoes, and broccolini florets.
So, next time you have impromptu guests coming over or need a quick weeknight meal, have this recipe in your back pocket and a delicious dinner will be ready in no time. I love seeing creative recipes from the Feedfeed community and can’t wait to see where you take this version of salmon.
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Recipe and Headnote Rachel Gurjar
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ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) whole salmon fillet, trimmed and pin bones removed
- 1/2 cup gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons La Tourangelle Toasted Sesame Oil, plus more for the vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 (1-inch) knob ginger, finely grated
- 1 pound baby bok choy, halved
- 1 pound carrots, peeled, sliced into ½-inch coins
- Scallions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, honey, sesame oil, garlic, lime juice, and ginger until smooth.
Step 3
Place salmon on the prepared sheet pan. Using a pastry brush, apply the gochujang marinade all over the salmon.
Step 4
Bake for about 25 minutes, until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of salmon reads 145ºF.
Step 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bok choy until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 6
In the same pot of boiling water, cook carrots until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sesame oil.
Step 7
Transfer to a platter with cooked bok choy and carrots and serve immediately.