Real-Deal Sushi Rice with Miso Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A dish where every component is genuine: perfectly seasoned rice and salmon glazed with a traditional miso-based sauce that delivers authentic umami depth. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs short-grain sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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

• 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear, then cook with 2 cups water in a rice cooker for 18 minutes. While rice cooks, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
2. Step 2: Pat salmon dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. In a small bowl, combine miso paste, mirin, and soy sauce until smooth.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven broiler to high. Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment, brush with miso glaze, and broil for 6 minutes until edges are slightly crisp and glaze is bubbling.
4. Step 4: Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl, add rice vinegar mixture, and gently fold with a rice paddle until evenly distributed and cooled to room temperature. Let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Slice salmon into 1/2-inch pieces, arrange over rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with pickled ginger and wasabi.