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Easy Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe with Sesame Cucumber and Jasmine Rice

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender salmon glazed with a sweet-savory miso sauce, paired with a refreshing sesame cucumber salad and fragrant jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on preferred
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for cucumber salad)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt (for cucumber salad)
  • Optional: thinly sliced scallions or fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (about 190 g)
  • 1 1/4 cups water (300 ml)
  • Pinch of salt (for rice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Add a teaspoon of water if too thick.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush each fillet generously with the miso glaze, covering tops and edges.
  5. Roast salmon in the oven for 10-12 minutes until just opaque and flaky but still moist. Check at 10 minutes by gently pressing with a fork.
  6. While salmon cooks, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  7. Combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  9. Prepare sesame cucumber salad by tossing sliced cucumber with toasted sesame seeds, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Add scallions or cilantro if desired.
  10. Plate by spooning jasmine rice onto plates, placing miso glazed salmon on or beside the rice, and adding a generous helping of sesame cucumber salad.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before glazing to ensure proper caramelization. Watch the oven closely near the end to prevent glaze from burning; tent with foil if needed. Toast sesame seeds just before use for best flavor. The recipe is flexible: swap honey for maple syrup to make vegan (use tofu instead of salmon), or use tamari for gluten-free. Fresh herbs like mint or radish can be added to cucumber salad for seasonal variation.

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Keywords: miso glazed salmon, sesame cucumber salad, jasmine rice, easy salmon recipe, quick dinner, healthy salmon, weeknight meal

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