
Flaky miso-glazed salmon fillet over seasoned rice with quick-pickled cucumber and edamame. Umami-rich and deeply satisfying.
Salmon is one of the best proteins for GLP-1 users — the healthy fats help you feel full and the flaky texture is easy to eat. The miso glaze adds flavour without heaviness.
Serves 1 · 10 min prep · 15 min cook
Use cod or chicken for a different protein. Use tamari for GF. Replace rice with cauliflower rice for lower carb.
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Cook 65g (dry weight) sushi or short-grain rice according to package directions.
~15 min
Mix the glaze: combine 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl.
~2 min
Place a 110g salmon fillet on a lined oven tray, skin-side down. Spread miso glaze evenly over the top.
~1 min
Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and glaze is caramelised.
~13 min
While salmon bakes, make quick pickle: thinly slice 50g cucumber, toss with 1 tsp rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar. Microwave 50g edamame for 1 minute.
~3 min
Assemble bowl: rice on the bottom, salmon on top, pickled cucumber and edamame on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.
~2 min
White miso is milder than red — use white for this recipe. The glaze also works beautifully on cod or chicken thighs.