Japanese Breakfast Salmon (塩鮭)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    12 hrs

  • Total Time

    12 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    185 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Japanese Breakfast Salmon (塩鮭)

Shiozake (塩鮭), or Salted Salmon, is a Japanese breakfast staple made from a handful of ingredients. It makes the perfect savory side dish for a bowl of rice or a bento box lunch.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 12 grams table salt (mounding ½ tablespoon table salt)
  • 200 grams salmon (sliced into 2 thin filets)
  • 200 grams daikon (3-4 inch piece)
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Instructions

  1. Add the 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons mirin, and 12 grams table salt to a container with a lid and stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
  2. Place the 200 grams salmon in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 or 24 hours.
  3. When you're ready to prepare the salmon, remove it from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels.
  4. You can grill the salmon in a toaster oven or broiler set to broil until it flakes easily, or you can pan-fry it.
  5. If you are cooking the salted salmon on the stove, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Place the salmon skin-side down and let it fry undisturbed until you can see the salmon turn opaque about ⅓ of the way up the side.
  6. Carefully flip the salmon over and cook on the second side until it's cooked through. You can test it with an instant-read thermometer (it should read 140 F), or you can flake it with a fork (it should flake easily and be opaque all the way through).
  7. While the salmon is cooking, peel and grate the 200 grams daikon. Drain the pulp in a strainer to remove excess water, and then plate the grated daikon with the salted salmon.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 717mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 717mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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