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

Ingredients

• 5 cups Spinach
• 2 large Eggs(optional)
• 1.5 lb Salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp White miso paste
• 2 tbsp Mirin (or rice vinegar + a little sweetener)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 1 tsp Brown sugar (or low-carb sweetener)(optional)
• 1 clove Garlic, grated(optional)
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated(optional)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat salmon dry and season with black pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk miso, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional sweetener. Add grated garlic/ginger if using.

3. 3

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high with neutral oil. Place salmon skin-side down (if applicable). Sear 3–4 minutes.

4. 4

   Flip, reduce heat to medium, and brush generously with miso glaze.

5. 5

   Cook 3–5 minutes more, brushing again every 1–2 minutes until lacquered (avoid burning by lowering heat if needed).

6. 6

   While salmon cooks: melt butter in a pan over medium. Add spinach and stir until wilted, 2–3 minutes. Season lightly with a pinch of salt if needed.

7. 7

   Serve salmon over the spinach butter sauce. Optional: finish with a squeeze of lemon.