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The Ultimate Guide to Miso-Glazed Salmon Power Bowls


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

At its core, a Miso-Glazed Salmon Power Bowl is a deconstructed meal designed to provide a comprehensive profile of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and proteins. It starts with a base of fluffy grain—usually rice—and is topped with a perfectly roasted fillet of salmon that has been lacquered in a rich, fermented soybean paste glaze.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or jasmine rice
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Ingredient Highlights

  • Salmon
  • Miso
  • Brown Rice
  • Avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Place the Salmon fillets on the tray and brush generously with the miso glaze.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While the salmon cooks, prepare the bowls by dividing rice among four bowls.
  6. Arrange edamame, cucumber, avocado, carrot, and cabbage around the rice.
  7. Top each bowl with glazed salmon.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Pickled ginger
  • Spicy mayo
  • Kimchi
  • Crispy seaweed strips
  • Lime wedges

Notes

Fresh, colorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Miso-glazed Salmon power bowls make a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, healthy meal prep, or a nourishing lunch full of bold flavor and texture.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 560 kcal