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.
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.
In a small bowl, mix together white miso paste & butter until smooth.
Spoon the miso butter mixture directly over the salmon
Lay the salmon fillet on top of the rice.
Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 9 minutes.
Open the lid and gently fold the salmon into the rice.
Serve warm and top with furikake. Enjoy.
