Miso Salmon Bowl - easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Salmon Fillet (skin on, about 6 oz each, fatty)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon Miso Paste (red or dark miso for richer flavor)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (high smoke point oil)
• ¼ cup Water (for deglazing)
• 2 cups Cooked Rice (short‑grain or sushi rice, warm)
• 2 cups Double Greens (mix of lettuce, spinach, arugula, roughly chopped)

Instructions

1. Pat Dry Salmon

   Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets completely dry on both sides.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine soy sauce, mirin, miso paste, and black pepper. Stir until the miso is fully dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

3. Marinate Salmon

   Place the salmon fillets in the bowl, massage the mixture into the flesh, making sure both sides are coated. Set aside for a few minutes while you prep the greens.

   Time: PT3M

4. Prep Greens

   Rinse the double greens, spin dry, and roughly chop or tear into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT3M

5. Heat Skillet

   Add vegetable oil to a hot skillet over medium‑high heat and let it shimmer.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high (≈375°F)

6. Sear Salmon

   Place the salmon skin‑side down (if skin on) and sear each side for about 1 minute, or until a golden‑brown crust forms.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium‑high (≈375°F)

7. Deglaze with Marinade

   Add the remaining water and leftover marinade to the pan, give it a quick shake, and pour it over the salmon. Reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 4‑5 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium (≈300°F)

8. Sauté Greens

   While the salmon finishes, add the chopped greens to the same pan and toss for 1‑2 minutes until just wilted.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium (≈300°F)

9. Assemble Bowl

   Divide cooked rice between two serving bowls, top with the glazed salmon, and scatter the sautéed greens around. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

4 g