Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl with Sesame Rice and Pickled Cucumbers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Tender salmon fillets glazed with sweet miso served over fluffy sesame rice and topped with refreshing pickled cucumber ribbons. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced into ribbons cucumber
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet. Let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook until fluffy, then stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil.
4. Step 4: In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber ribbons and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 400°F and roast the glazed salmon for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
6. Step 6: To serve, divide sesame rice among 4 bowls, top each with a salmon fillet, a handful of pickled cucumbers, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 thinly sliced scallions.