Miso-Mirin Marinated Salmon with Mushroom Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 250 grams linguini
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 8 pcs button mushrooms, sliced
• fresh oregano and thyme, finely minced
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 6 pcs each of black and green olives, sliced
• a tbsp capers
• salt and pepper to taste
• dried chili pepper flakes
• 3 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese

for the miso-mirin marinade:

• a cup of fermented soybean paste (miso)
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 3 tbsps sake
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Combine marinade ingredients until paste-like. Marinate fish overnight.
2. Cook pasta until al dente.
3. Make the sauce: Saute garlic and onions in oil. Add mushroom and herbs. Add tomatoes and bring to 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 tomato sauce and top with grilled salmon.