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Irresistible Miso-Glazed Salmon Dinner Bowl

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A quick and easy miso-glazed salmon dinner bowl featuring a savory-sweet glaze, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a nourishing and elegant New Years meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), wild-caught if possible
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice (400 g)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (150 g), thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (120 g)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens (60 g)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled ginger or kimchi (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups (400 g) jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff and keep warm.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil if using until smooth.
  3. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with paper towels. Lightly score skin side if skin-on. Season both sides lightly with salt.
  4. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving to get crispy skin.
  5. Flip salmon gently using spatula or tongs. Spoon or brush miso glaze generously over salmon tops. Cook another 3-4 minutes, spooning more glaze once or twice until glaze thickens and salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. While salmon cooks, toss 1 cup shelled edamame, 1 cup shredded carrots, and 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens in a bowl.
  7. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange glazed salmon on top, then layer with edamame, carrots, and greens. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add pickled ginger or kimchi if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much while cooking, add a splash of water or mirin to loosen it. Do not overcook salmon; it should remain moist and tender inside with crispy skin. Rinsing jasmine rice before cooking improves fluffiness. For vegan version, substitute salmon with marinated tofu.

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