Flavorful Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl
A quick and easy miso-glazed salmon bowl recipe that combines umami-rich miso with tender, flaky salmon, served over steamed rice and fresh veggies for a wholesome, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off based on preference
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with 1 tablespoon honey + 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (about 370 g cooked)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets (or substitute with green beans)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Pickled ginger or cucumber slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil on high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar until smooth and spreadable.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on a baking dish or sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Generously spread the miso glaze over the top of each salmon fillet evenly.
- Broil the salmon for 8–10 minutes (about 4–5 minutes per side if flipping) until the glaze is bubbly, caramelized, and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon broils, cook the rice according to package instructions using a 1:1.25 rice-to-water ratio for jasmine rice.
- Steam broccoli florets and julienned carrots until tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl by spooning cooked rice into bowls, topping with steamed veggies, then placing the warm glazed salmon on top.
- Add sliced avocado, sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and optionally garnish with pickled ginger.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before glazing to ensure the glaze sticks well. Watch the salmon closely while broiling to prevent burning due to sugar in the glaze. Flipping salmon halfway during broiling helps even caramelization but handle delicately. Use a digital thermometer to check doneness: 125°F for medium-rare, 140°F for well done. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days if stored separately and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
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