Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl

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Oven-baked salmon fillets brushed with a sweet-savory miso glaze served over steamed sesame rice with fresh scallions for a nourishing Japanese-inspired dish. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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 520 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush the miso glaze generously over the top of each fillet.
  3. Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While salmon bakes, rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Remove rice from heat and stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp sesame seeds, and 2 thinly sliced scallions. Fluff rice with a fork before serving alongside the glazed salmon.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl?

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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl?

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 Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sesame and Scallion Rice Bowl?

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.

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