Japanese Miso-Butter Salmon with Spinach (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar + a pinch of sugar substitute)(optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce(optional)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)(optional)
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking tray with foil and lightly oil it.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix miso paste, softened butter, mirin, and (if using) soy sauce and garlic until smooth.

3. 3

   Pat salmon dry, season with pepper, and spread miso-butter glaze over the top.

4. 4

   Broil 8–12 minutes (depending on thickness) until the salmon flakes and the glaze is bubbling.

5. 5

   While salmon broils, heat a skillet with a small amount of oil. Sauté spinach 60–90 seconds until just wilted.

6. 6

   Season spinach with lemon juice (optional) and a pinch of salt if needed.

7. 7

   Serve salmon with spinach. Spoon any pan glaze over the fish.