Miso-Glazed Salmon – Japanese High-Protein Bowl

Name: Miso-Glazed Salmon – Japanese High-Protein Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (~150 g each); 2 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 2 cups mixed greens (bok choy or spinach); 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 spring onion, thinly sliced

High-protein baked salmon with a light miso-mirin glaze, served over brown rice and greens.

Total: 30 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 520 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: July 26, 2026

In short

Miso-Glazed Salmon – Japanese High-Protein Bowl contains 520 calories per serving: 42 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This miso-glazed salmon delivers over 40 grams of protein per serving with a savory-sweet Japanese glaze. Baked in under 15 minutes, it pairs perfectly with brown rice and steamed greens for a balanced, high-protein meal.

Method

1
Whisk the miso, mirin, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil into a smooth glaze.
2
Pat the salmon dry and coat it with the marinade; let it rest for 15 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
4
Place the salmon on the tray and bake for 12-14 minutes until it flakes easily.
5
Meanwhile, steam or saute the greens until just tender.
6
Warm the brown rice and divide it between two plates.
7
Top the rice with salmon and greens, then garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.

Tips

Don't overbake — salmon stays moist when just cooked through.
Swap the brown rice for cauliflower rice to lower the carbs.
Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a caramelized glaze.

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