Miso-Mirin-Marinated Salmon with Mushroom Tomato Pasta

Want it faster? Season salmon with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice; and grill until done. Slice into chunks then toss with pasta.

Serves 2  Prep Time 15 minutes plus overnight marinating  Cooking Time 30 minutes

For the Miso-Mirin Marinade
1 cup miso (fermented soybean paste)
1/2 cup mirin
3 tablespoons sake
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste

2 salmon fillets
250 grams linguine
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
8 pieces button mushrooms, sliced
fresh oregano and thyme, finely minced
2 cans crushed tomatoes
6 pieces each black and green olives, sliced
1 tablespoon capers
salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1  Combine marinade ingredients until pastelike. Marinate fish overnight.

2  Cook pasta until al dente.

3  Make the sauce: Sauté garlic and onions in oil. Add mushroom and herbs. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add olives and capers, then season to taste.

4  Meanwhile, bring out marinated salmon and grill over high heat for 3 minutes per side.

5  Toss cooked pasta with the tomato sauce and top with grilled salmon.

Photography by Ocs Alvarez | Prop Styling by Angelo Comsti | Additional Styling by Sharlene Tan

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