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A piece of glazed grilled salmon topped with microgreens sits on a bed of white rice, served on a dark plate.

Asian Salmon with Rice

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This clean, flavor-forward dish layers broiled tamari-glazed salmon over warm rice for a meal that’s easy to prep and hard to forget. Marinated overnight for maximum flavor, then broiled for that perfect caramelized finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 1307
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Tamari
  • 2 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 filets Salmon 4–6 oz each
  • 1 cup White rice cooked short grain
  • Cilantro microgreens for garnish

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Chefs knife
  • Rice cooker or small pot
  • Parchment Paper or Foil
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Marinate the Salmon
  1. In a small bowl, mix tamari, mirin, sugar, and minced garlic.
  2. Place salmon in a shallow dish and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake & Broil
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove salmon from marinade and place on lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 11 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook 1–2 minutes until salmon is golden and caramelized.
To Plate
  1. Scoop rice into bowls. Top with salmon.
  2. Garnish with cilantro microgreens and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1307kcalCarbohydrates: 181gProtein: 88gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 3661mgPotassium: 2050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 6mg

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