Simple Supper: Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Spinach & Peppers

Unagi. Yeah, this glaze kind of makes this salmon taste like unagi. Not a bad thing considering I order it religiously when we go out for sushi. Unagi, uni, yellow tail & a spicy tuna. Always. Every time. Maybe I should shake it up a bit, but I know what I like.

Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Spinach & Peppers, for 4
adapted from Real Simple, Feb. 2010
1 tbsp. honey
3 tsp. soy sauce (low sodium)
1 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut in 4 pieces
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. chopped ginger
3 bunches spinach, thick stems removed (about 12 cups)
1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Heat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the honey & 1tsp. of soy sauce. Place the salmon on a foil lined broiler safe baking sheet & season with salt & pepper. Broil for 5 minutes. Spoon the honey mixture over the salmon & broil until the salmon is opaque throughout, 2 to 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper & cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes; stir in the ginger. Add the spinach & a bit of salt & cook, tossing, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining soy sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds & serve with the salmon.

Kitchen to table time: 20 minutes

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