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Herb-crusted salmon fillet on jasmine rice bowl with edamame, cucumber, carrots, and avocado drizzled with lemon-miso dressing

Herb-Crusted Salmon Rice Bowl with Lemon-Miso Dressing

Pan-seared salmon rice bowl with a vibrant herb crust sits atop fluffy jasmine rice, accompanied by crisp vegetables and drizzled with a tangy lemon-miso dressing. This balanced bowl delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple techniques that bring out the best in fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 320 g jasmine rice uncooked
  • 600 ml water
  • Pinch of salt
For the Herb-Crusted Salmon Fillets
  • 680 g fresh salmon fillets skin-on, cut into 4 equal portions
  • 30 g fresh parsley leaves
  • 15 g fresh dill
  • 10 g fresh chives
  • 40 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 45 g extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 item lemon zested
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 9g)
  • item Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowl Components
  • 200 g English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 160 g shelled edamame cooked
  • 100 g carrots julienned or shredded
  • 200 g ripe avocado sliced (about 1 large avocado)
For the Lemon-Miso Dressing
  • 30 g white miso paste
  • 30 ml rice vinegar
  • 15 g honey
  • 15 g fresh ginger grated
  • 60 ml lemon juice
For Garnish
  • 15 g toasted sesame seeds
  • item Additional fresh herbs

Method
 

Cook the Jasmine Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice with 600ml water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Prepare the Herb Crust
  1. While rice cooks, prepare the herb crust by finely chopping the parsley, dill, and chives together. Mix with panko breadcrumbs, 15g olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined and slightly moistened.
Sear the Salmon
  1. Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 20g olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Add the Herb Crust
  1. Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Sear for 4 minutes without moving. Carefully flip the fillets, then immediately press the herb-panko mixture onto the top of each fillet, creating an even crust. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes more until salmon reaches 125°F internal temperature and crust is golden.
Make the Lemon-Miso Dressing
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together white miso paste, rice vinegar, remaining olive oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, and grated ginger until smooth and emulsified. Add water 5ml at a time if needed to reach pourable consistency.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange cucumber, edamame, shredded carrots, and avocado around each bowl. Place one salmon fillet on each rice bowl, drizzle generously with miso dressing, and garnish with sesame seeds and additional fresh herbs.

Notes

- For the crispiest salmon skin, ensure the fillets are completely dry before searing and start with the skin-side up so the flesh sears first. The skin will crisp beautifully in the final minutes of cooking.
- The miso dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored refrigerated. It also works wonderfully as a marinade for chicken or tofu, or as a salad dressing.
- Substitute salmon with arctic char, steelhead trout, or firm tofu for variation. If using tofu, press it well and increase cooking time slightly to achieve a golden crust on all sides.