Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice
Smooky miso glaze enhances flaky salmon fillets, served over fragrant jasmine rice with a side of pickled daikon. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 55 minutes pairs each Salmon fillets, Jasmine rice, Miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 oz each Salmon fillets
- 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp Miso paste
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Pickled daikon
- 1 small, juiced Lime
- 1 tbsp Canola oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions, using 1 1/2 cups rice and 2 1/2 cups water.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Set aside.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and glazed.
- Step 4: Spoon 1/3 cup rice into serving bowls. Top with salmon, 1 tbsp miso glaze, and 1/4 cup pickled daikon. Garnish with cilantro and additional lime zest.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (25 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
