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Miso Glazed Salmon Buddha Bowl That Hits All the Right Notes

A nutritious Miso Glazed Salmon Buddha Bowl with creamy sesame dressing that delights the palate and is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen, thaw if frozen.
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Can substitute with yellow miso.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Mix water and sugar as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil for richer flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo as alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds Black sesame seeds for contrast.
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup Vegetable Toppings Cucumber, carrot, radish, edamame, avocado.
  • 1 cup Quinoa or Rice Substitute with farro or millet if desired.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ziploc bag
  • Baking pan
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Marinating and Baking Salmon
  1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine salmon fillets with white miso, mirin, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a lined baking pan.
  3. Transfer marinated salmon to the baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  4. Brush the fillets with reserved marinade and broil for an additional 5 minutes.
Preparing the Dressing and Assembling Bowls
  1. In a small bowl, combine ground sesame seeds, Kewpie mayo, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In each serving bowl, add cooked quinoa or rice, then arrange vegetable toppings around the grain. Top with glazed salmon, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is fully coated in marinade. Serve immediately after assembly with fresh vegetables for best texture.

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