Gochujang Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Gochujang—a Korean red chile paste—and honey give this salmon a little bit of sweetness and a whole lot of spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari, divided
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ¼ pounds salmon, preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • sesame seeds & sliced scallions for garnish