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Flavorful New Years Eve Dinner Bowl with Miso-Glazed Salmon & Spicy Cauliflower

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A comforting and vibrant dinner bowl featuring caramelized miso-glazed salmon paired with spicy roasted cauliflower, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), wild-caught preferred
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or dry sherry or a little honey as substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups / 400 g florets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice (or quinoa as alternative)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • Pickled ginger or wedge of lime (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on edges.
  4. While cauliflower roasts, whisk together white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
  6. Brush a generous layer of miso glaze over the top of each salmon fillet.
  7. Place salmon in the oven during the last 10-12 minutes of cauliflower cooking time and bake until cooked through and flakes easily (internal temp ~125°F / 52°C for medium).
  8. Cook jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions while baking.
  9. Assemble bowls by scooping rice, adding spicy roasted cauliflower, topping with miso-glazed salmon, and garnishing with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and optional pickled ginger or lime wedge.
  10. Serve immediately while salmon is tender and cauliflower crisp.

Notes

If miso glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or mirin to loosen for easier spreading. Use a kitchen thermometer to avoid overcooking salmon. Flip cauliflower halfway through roasting for even crispiness. Dry salmon before glazing for better glaze adherence and crisp skin. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired heat level.

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