Japanese Miso-Butter Salmon Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 oz salmon fillet
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 1.5 tbsp white miso
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp soy sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp honey(optional)
• 1/3 cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp scallions (chopped)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar(optional)
• 1 tsp neutral oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat salmon dry and season lightly with pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix miso, butter, and (optional) soy sauce and honey until smooth.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil (if needed). Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.

4. 4

   Lower heat and spoon miso-butter mixture over salmon; cook 30–60 seconds to glaze.

5. 5

   Toss cucumber with rice vinegar (if using) and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Assemble bowl: add rice, top with glazed salmon, and finish with cucumber and scallions.