Miso Glazed Salmon With Bok Choy and Brown Rice
A restorative evening meal featuring tender miso-glazed salmon paired with roasted baby bok choy. Served over wholesome brown rice, this dish delivers comforting Asian-fusion flavors.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Large pot · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To get perfectly cooked brown rice without the long wait on a weeknight, keep frozen pre-cooked brown rice on hand or batch-cook a large pot on the weekend.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, warm water, and half of your cooking oil until it forms a smooth glaze.
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Place the salmon fillets on one side…
Place the salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet. Brush the miso glaze generously over the top of each piece.
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Place the halved baby bok choy on…
Place the halved baby bok choy on the empty side of the baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with the remaining oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the bok choy is tender with slightly crispy outer leaves.
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Serve the glazed salmon and roasted bok…
Serve the glazed salmon and roasted bok choy warm alongside a 3/4 cup portion of brown rice per plate.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
To get perfectly cooked brown rice…
To get perfectly cooked brown rice without the long wait on a weeknight, keep frozen pre-cooked brown rice on hand or batch-cook a large pot on the weekend.
If your miso glaze feels too…
If your miso glaze feels too thick to brush, simply add another teaspoon of warm water until it reaches the consistency of heavy cream.
You can easily swap the baby…
You can easily swap the baby bok choy for broccoli florets or thick asparagus spears without changing the roasting time.
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