Gochujang Salmon

and a Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressed Slaw

I hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

Did anyone else feel like the month of January was the longest month of their life? No hate to the month of January but it really felt like a marathon rather than a sprint.

Moving on to February, the shortest month of the year. But in my opinion one of the best. Spring is on the horizon and the days are getting longer. Staten Island Chuck predicts an early spring however Phil claims otherwise (the groundhogs). I guess we will wait and see.

February is also the month that I will be celebrating turning the big 3-0. I remember thinking to myself -OMG 30 is old. But I’ve since changed my tune, I will gladly be saying goodbye to my messy unpredictable 20’s. I am grateful for all of the lessons I’ve learned, but I am happy to be entering a decade where I feel a bit more stable and prepared for what life has in store for me.

This recipe was a bit of a fridge clean-out. Feel free to mix and match with the slaw components. :)

Overview

Gochujang: I feel like this was a hot item in the food community in 2023. It’s a Korean fermented red chili paste. It can range from mild to spicy. Because of it’s fermentation process it has a bit of a sweet/sour flavor and it is SO GOOD. If you have an Asian Market or Hmart near you, they have the best selection! As for non specialty stores, I’ve seen it at Whole Foods and Trader Joes but I know most grocery stores with an international aisle will have it as well.

Meyer Lemons: *Note You can totally use regular lemons for this recipe* A meyer lemon is a hybrid fruit that’s a cross between a lemon and a mandarin. Meyer lemons are a bit less sour, sweeter, and more aromatic. They also tend to be a bit smaller than a traditional lemon and have a deeper yellow outside.

Tamari Sauce: *Note you can use Soy Sauce as a substitute* Tamari is made from soybeans and not made with wheat (so it’s basically gluten free- if you are gluten sensitive just double check the ingredients because all brands are made different!). It has less salt than soy sauce but has a richer, deeper umami flavor -and if you can’t tell I am all about a boost of umami flavor.

Daikon Radish: a mild Winter Radish, they come in shades of white and purple. To prepare, peel the outside

Watermelon Radish: a member of the Daikon family, slightly peppery and sweet with a crunchy texture. Usually found with a green exterior and bright pink interior.

Rice Cooker: Quite possibly my favorite appliance. Press a button and walk away, you’ll have perfect rice every single time.

My Rice Cooker

Julienne Peeler: For the slaw, there are lots of thin matchstick cuts. You can opt to cut them by hand or use a julienne peeler!

Gochujang Salmon Recipe

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Salmon Filets

• Scallions for Garnish

• Sesame Seeds for Garnish