Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Rice & Quick-Pickled Veggies

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Silky salmon fillets coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, served atop fluffy rice crisped to golden perfection with a refreshing splash of pickled vegetables. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then mix 1/4 cup white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl until smooth; brush evenly over salmon.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1 cup short-grain sushi rice in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, and bake for 15 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges.
  3. Step 3: While rice bakes, combine 1/2 cup julienned carrots, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes until pickled and vibrant.
  4. Step 4: Sear salmon skin-side down in a cold oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 6 minutes until opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Divide crispy rice between plates, top with salmon, and spoon pickled vegetables over the top. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions.

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