Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach

This is a simplified version of nitsuke-style glazed fish, built for a weeknight rather than a special occasion. A few minutes of marinating in miso, a touch of honey, and rice vinegar does most of the work, and the broiler finishes it with a lightly caramelized top in under ten minutes.

Salmon brings a solid dose of omega-3 fats, which is why this fits well for anyone thinking about heart health, and the fillet-sized portions here land at a genuinely high-protein number per serving without needing a huge cut of fish. The sesame spinach on the side adds iron, folate, and a nutty crunch that balances the richness of the glaze.

Look for a gluten-free miso paste and swap in tamari for the marinade if you're avoiding wheat; both are easy to find and don't change the flavor here at all.