Seafood
Miso-Ginger Salmon & Broccoli Rice Bowls
Glazed salmon, crisp-tender broccoli, and rice make a weeknight bowl with deep miso-ginger flavor and fresh scallion crunch.
Inspired by Japanese-inspired salmon rice bowls
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Missing 13 ingredients
- • 1 cup dry jasmine rice
- • 1 3/4 cups water
- • 1 1/4 pounds skin-on salmon, cut into 4 portions
- • 2 tablespoons white miso
- • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- • 1 tablespoon honey
- • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- • 1 large head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets
- • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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- 1 cup dry jasmine riceMissing
- 1 3/4 cups waterMissing
- 1 1/4 pounds skin-on salmon, cut into 4 portionsMissing
- 2 tablespoons white misoMissing
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauceMissing
- 1 tablespoon honeyMissing
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegarMissing
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerMissing
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oilMissing
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into floretsMissing
- 1 tablespoon neutral oilMissing
- 2 scallions, thinly slicedMissing
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seedsMissing
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Recipe notes
White miso is milder than red miso; the glaze can burn under prolonged broiling. Keep raw-fish glaze separate from the clean finishing sauce.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate cooked salmon, broccoli, and rice within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat gently to 165 F, or serve chilled if kept safely refrigerated.
Make-ahead tips
Mix glaze and cut broccoli a day ahead. Cook rice and fish close to serving for the best texture.
What to serve with it
- - Cucumber salad
- - Edamame
- - Fresh lime wedges
Equipment needed
- - Saucepan with lid
- - Sheet pan
- - Instant-read thermometer
Difficulty explained
Rice and a shared sheet pan keep the cooking straightforward; separate the clean glaze before touching raw fish.
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Cross-contaminated reserved glaze is unsafe to serve uncooked.
- Miso and soy sauce can make the dish salty if regular-strength soy is used.
- Overcooked salmon dries before the broccoli browns; check its temperature early.
Nutrition Context
- Salmon supplies protein and fat; rice supplies most of the carbohydrate in the bowl.
- Miso and soy brands vary in sodium, so the per-bowl nutrition is an estimate.
FAQ
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes. Thaw fully in the refrigerator, dry the surface, and check the thickest part for 145 F.
Why reserve some glaze?
It gives a bright finish without serving sauce that contacted raw fish.
Can I cook salmon in a skillet?
Yes. Sear skin-side down, turn carefully, brush with glaze, and cook to 145 F.
Why is my glaze burning?
Honey browns quickly; avoid extended broiling and add the clean reserved glaze after cooking.
Can I use brown rice?
Yes. Follow its package timing, which is usually longer than jasmine rice.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Cucumber salad; Edamame; Fresh lime wedges. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.