Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Japanese Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender salmon fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, broiled to caramelized perfection, served alongside fluffy steamed Japanese short-grain rice. 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 480 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
2 1/2 cups water
2 stalks, thinly sliced for garnish scallions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 2 1/2 cups water in a rice cooker or heavy pot. Cook according to device instructions or simmer covered on low heat for 18 minutes, then let rest 10 minutes without uncovering.
Step 2: Preheat broiler to high. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp soy sauce until smooth.
Step 3: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place on a foil-lined baking sheet skin-side down. Spread the miso glaze evenly over the top of each fillet.
Step 4: Broil salmon 6-8 inches from heat source for 6-8 minutes until glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized, and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: To serve, scoop steamed rice onto plates, place glazed salmon on top or beside, then garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.