Sticky Miso Salmon Bowl

Miso salmon is an easy meal for any night of the week but it gets taken to a whole other level here with the additions of grapefruit and honey. Combining the zest and juice from the grapefruit with honey, miso and a bit of ginger gives the fish a sticky-tangy finish when broiled.

The sushi rice is mixed with a humble pat of butter and some sliced scallions, making it a comforting counterpart to this simple fish for an elegant weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off, as preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon water (if needed to thin the sauce)
For the Salmon:
For the Salmon:

For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked rice (jasmine, brown, or sushi rice)
1/2 avocado sliced
1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
1/4 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cups edamame cooked or frozen
1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
1-2 green onions thinly sliced
Pickled ginger optional, for garnish
Cilantro and/or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Miso Marinade
    Mix the paste, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until smooth.
    Add one tablespoon of water to the sauce if it is too thick to loosen it.
  2. Marinate the Salmon
    Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a zip-top bag. Pour miso marinade to it, by making sure that the marinade coats it well.
    Refrigerate and marinate for at least 15-20 minutes, but that can be done up to an hour for maximum flavor.
  3. While the rice is cooking, place a rack about 5 inches from the heat of the broiler and preheat the broiler to its highest setting. Whisk miso, honey, oil, ginger, and grapefruit zest and juice together in a large bowl. Lightly season the salmon with salt and place it in the bowl. Coat lightly by gently tossing everything together. Marinate at room temperature until the timer goes off on the rice.
  4. Remove the pot of rice from the heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes, while you cook the salmon.
  5. Using tongs, arrange the salmon on a foil-lined rimmed sheet tray. Leave the marinade on and spread any excess on top of the fillets. This will help the browning. Broil the salmon until it’s glossy and charred in most spots. 5 minutes for medium-rare or 7 minutes for medium should do it – your timing will also depend on whether you want a little char on top.
  6. Uncover the rice, sprinkle with the chopped scallions, and dot with butter. Season with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Use a rubber spatula to fluff the rice until everything is well-coated. Put the salmon over the rice and add whatever toppings you want.
  7. Garnish and Serve:
  8. Spoon the remaining miso sauce over the salmon, sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs.
  9. Serve with pickled ginger for that extra flavor.
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Salmon Rich Source of Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Salmon is considered to be a rich source of long chain omega-3 fatty acids. These are important for heart health, cut down inflammation and work great for the brain.
High protein quality: This assures availability of amino acids that will be used for the development of muscles, mending the immune system, among other ways that hold the body together.
Vitamins and minerals: B vitamins-Salmon has B vitamins, most of which is vitamin B12, vitamins D, and selenium that aid the process of energy production, stabilization of moods, and its immunological functions.

Overall Benefits:

  • The bowl is well balanced in macronutrients, so it is actually a rather fulfilling meal to consume that will balance your blood sugar and leave you feeling energetic all day long.
  • Gut Health: Miso, combined with fiber- containing vegetables and avocado, would support healthy gut for greater digestion and nutrient absorption.
  • Overall Heart Health: Salmon omega-3s; this is a great source of rich fats from avocados, and there are polyunsaturated fats in sesame seeds, all good at soothing inflammation that keeps cholesterol in the healthy range.

CONCLUSION:

This Sticky Miso Salmon Bowl just is so savory and full of nutrition, making this a seriously good dish. That is, melding the omega-3s from the salmon with the gut-friendly probiotics in the miso and bounties of fiber-rich veggies and grains that keep the heart healthy, keep the digestive system moving, and make one feel perfectly well.

Such a meal would satisfy and nourish-it would feed one quality proteins, healthy fats, and all the necessary vitamins and minerals. This is indeed perfect for a balanced meal, certainly full of flavor and diversely textured, with each mouthful somehow augmenting the nutritional input within your body.

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