Description
A flavorful and healthy Miso Salmon Rice Bowl featuring tender miso-marinated salmon baked to perfection and served atop jasmine rice with fresh vegetables and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Salmon Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste (shiro miso)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Rice Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 6 small radishes (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup edamame (cooked and shelled)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare Marinade: In a baking dish, whisk together the white miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated garlic, and grated fresh ginger to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon pieces into the baking dish with the marinade and spoon the mixture over them to coat evenly. Let the salmon sit in the marinade for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Bake Salmon: Transfer the salmon pieces onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. For a caramelized, slightly crisp finish on top, broil the salmon for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with diced cucumber, thinly sliced radishes, sliced avocado, cooked shelled edamame, and the baked miso salmon pieces. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to finish.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for up to 1 hour in the refrigerator to enhance the flavor.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Brown rice can be substituted for jasmine rice for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Watch closely when broiling the salmon to avoid burning the surface.
- This dish can be prepared ahead by assembling components and baking salmon just before serving.
