Miso-Glazed Salmon with Miso-Butter Rice
Rich miso-glazed salmon served over creamy miso-butter rice for a Japanese-inspired dish. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs white miso paste, mirin, sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (6-ounce) skin-on fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice rice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 green onions, finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: For miso glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, mirin, and sake until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp glaze and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and glazed.
- Step 3: For rice: In a large pot, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, 1 tbsp butter, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter and green onions.
- Step 4: Serve salmon with miso-butter rice, drizzled with remaining glaze.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Miso-Butter Rice take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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 Miso-Butter 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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Miso-Butter 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 Miso-Butter 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 Miso-Butter Rice?
Japanese seafood 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
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better seafood dishes though.
- ★☆☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
