Description
Delight in Nobu-style Miso Salmon Skewers, featuring perfectly caramelized salmon cubes marinated in a rich blend of sake, mirin, white miso, and cane sugar. These skewers are lightly seared to achieve a golden crust while maintaining a tender, flaky interior, served best over rice with a refreshing marinated cucumber salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Marinade
- 2 ½ lb salmon, skin off
- ¼ cup sake
- ¼ cup mirin
- ⅓ cup white miso
- ⅓ cup cane sugar
- Avocado oil, for searing
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Marinated cucumber salad
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a saucepan, combine sake and mirin and bring to a simmer. Reduce the mixture by about one-third, then whisk in the white miso and cane sugar. Cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring well to form a smooth marinade. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Cube the Salmon: Cut the skinless salmon into approximately 1-inch cubes. Aim for sizeable pieces to achieve a caramelized crust while keeping the interior tender and flaky.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon cubes in a non-reactive container and pour the cooled marinade over them, ensuring even coating. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Skewer the Salmon: Thread the marinated salmon cubes onto 7-inch skewers, preparing about 10-12 skewers in total.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a griddle or a stainless steel pan on the stovetop until it reaches approximately 425°F. This high heat is key for achieving a nice sear.
- Sear the Salmon: Add a drizzle of avocado oil to the hot surface. Place the skewers on the griddle and sear each side for 1-2 minutes, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade. Aim for a golden, caramelized crust while maintaining a pink interior.
- Finish the Marinade Sauce: Pour the remaining marinade into a pan and bring it to a boil, stirring frequently for at least 5 minutes to ensure safety and develop a glaze-like consistency. Brush this reduced sauce over the cooked salmon skewers.
- Serve: Present the skewers over steamed rice alongside a marinated cucumber salad for a balanced and refreshing meal.
Notes
- Use skinless salmon for better marinade absorption and ease of eating from the skewers.
- Marinating the salmon for 24 hours intensifies the flavor, but at least 1 hour is necessary.
- Maintain a high cooking temperature for a proper sear without overcooking the salmon.
- You can substitute a griddle with a stainless steel pan if preferred.
- Ensure to boil the leftover marinade to make it safe for brushing onto cooked fish.
- Serving with rice and a light salad balances the richness of the salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: miso salmon skewers, Nobu style salmon, Japanese salmon recipe, grilled salmon skewers, miso marinade, seafood skewers, healthy salmon recipe
