One Pot Miso Butter Salmon 🫶
miso butter salmon rice, all in one pot
🍲 the crispy rice bottom is everything
🐟 1 large skinless salmon fillet (or 2 6-oz fillets)
🥣 2 tbsp white miso paste
🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
🥢 1 tbsp soy sauce
🍶 1 tbsp mirin
🍯 1 tsp honey
✨ 1 tsp sesame oil
🧄 2 cloves garlic, grated
🍚 1.5 cups medium grain white rice, rinsed
🥘 2 cups dashi
🥢 1 tbsp soy sauce
✨ 1 tsp sesame oil
🧂 pinch of salt
🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for the rice)
🥬 2 heads baby bok choy, halved
🍄 6-8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
🧅 green onions, sesame seeds, furikake + chili crisp to top
1. Mix miso, butter, soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil + garlic into a paste. Coat the salmon and marinate 15-20 min or overnight.
2. Add rice, dashi, soy sauce, sesame oil + salt to your nabe. Boil uncovered over medium heat 8-10 min until craters form
3. Melt 2 tbsp butter on the rice, then nestle in the salmon, bok choy + shiitakes
4. Lid on, low heat, 18-20 min for a large fillet (13-15 for smaller ones). No peeking!
5. Rest 3 min, then top with green onions, sesame seeds, furikake + chili crisp
6. Flake the salmon into the rice and scrape up that crispy bottom 🤤
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I recently tried making this one-pot miso butter salmon recipe, and it quickly became one of my favorite easy dinner ideas. What I love most about it is how the crispy rice bottom forms—this golden, slightly toasted layer adds such a wonderful texture and depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory salmon. One tip I found helpful is to use a heavy-bottomed pan or a quality nabe pot to ensure even heat distribution so that the rice cooks uniformly and crisps nicely without burning. I also like marinating the salmon overnight in the miso butter paste, which really deepens the flavors and makes the fish incredibly tender. Incorporating baby bok choy and shiitake mushrooms not only adds delicious umami notes but also makes the meal feel wholesome and balanced. The sesame oil and chili crisp toppings give it a touch of nuttiness and subtle heat, which I recommend not skipping. If you're short on time, a 15-20 minute marination works well too, but if you can, letting the salmon soak overnight elevates the taste significantly. After the rice and salmon finish cooking, resting the pot with the lid on allows the flavors to settle and the rice to firm up. Finally, flaking the salmon into the rice and scraping up the crispy bottom together creates a perfect mix of textures and flavors in every bite. This recipe manages to be both comforting and elegant—ideal for those cozy nights when you want something satisfying yet simple. Overall, this one-pot miso butter salmon is an impressive dish that’s beginner-friendly but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Give it a try if you love Japanese-inspired meals with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor!
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