Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl

Take your Monday night dinner into a Tuesday afternoon grain bowl with this miso-glazed salmon and charred scallion farro bowl. Miso is a Japanese cooking staple made from fermented soybeans, and it’s the ultimate pantry powerhouse. It’s got toasty, deeply savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon or cod, but it can also amplify the flavor of roasted veggies or even baked goods. Salmon always calls for a sidekick, and in this case, we turned to our current obsession: farro. The dense, chewy grains have a more interesting texture than rice or quinoa, adding an instant layer of fun to your meal.

In terms of flavor, the miso glaze is the star here, but the charred scallion vinaigrette is a very close second. Charred scallions are a great way to take advantage of a hot broiler. They cook alongside the marinated salmon, simply oiled and salted, developing a blistered outer layer that adds a delicate crispiness and losing the sharp onion-y bite in favor of more mild, slightly sweet notes. Chopped and tossed with rice wine vinegar and oil, they make for an easy, savory dressing that you’ll keep coming back to again and again.

Pro tip! If you want to add a little extra oomph to the salmon, reserve the glaze after marinating and add to a saucepan with 1/2 cup water or broth. Bring to a simmer while whisking constantly until the glaze thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the glaze over the salmon for an extra-saucy meal.

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