Easy High Protein Salmon Miso Butter Rice Bowl

This Salmon Miso Butter Rice is your new go-to one-pot meal—rich, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot. Tender salmon, fluffy rice, and buttery miso goodness come together in one press of a button. It’s cozy, comforting, and packed with flavor.

Cooking this in the Instant Pot not only saves time but also locks in moisture and infuses the rice with that creamy miso butter. The salmon turns perfectly tender and flaky, while the garlic, soy sauce, and miso add deep umami notes. It’s minimal effort, major flavor.

Whether you’re meal-prepping or just need something delicious on a busy weeknight, this Salmon Miso Butter Rice checks all the boxes. Simple ingredients, one pot, no mess—just comfort in a bowl.

Easy High Protein Salmon Miso Butter Rice Bowl

This Salmon Miso Butter Rice is made entirely in the Instant Pot for the easiest clean-up and most satisfying flavor. Short-grain rice turns soft and sticky while soaking in a rich miso butter, made with just two ingredients: white miso & butter. A single salmon fillet cooks on top of the rice, gently steamed and flaked into the dish at the end for the perfect savory bite.

No sautéing, no extra steps—just wholesome comfort food that tastes gourmet. This recipe is ideal when you want something cozy, quick, and deeply flavorful.

Author: Rice Zhang Cuisine: Japanese

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 3 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cup short-grain rice
• 2 cup water (Replace with bone broth for extra protein!)
• 1 Large Salmon fillet (Or 2 small fillets)
• 2 Tbsp Furikake (Optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the short-grain rice until water runs clear, then add it to the Instant Pot with 1 ¼ cup water.
2. In a small bowl, mix together white miso paste & butter until smooth.
   
3. Spoon the miso butter mixture directly over the salmon
   
4. Lay the salmon fillet on top of the rice.
   
5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 9 minutes.
   
6. Allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.

7. Open the lid and gently fold the salmon into the rice.

   

8. Serve warm and top with furikake. Enjoy.

   

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