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Salmon Rice Bowls

A delightful dish featuring flaky salmon over fluffy rice, topped with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen, wild-caught preferred.
  • 1 cup Rice Short-grain or brown rice.
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables Bell peppers, cucumbers, or any colorful veggies.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for topping.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Prepare Your Rice
  1. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package instructions—typically around 20 minutes—until fluffy and tender.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then place seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
Add Flavor with Aromatics
  1. In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic and grated ginger around the salmon.
Assemble Your Bowls
  1. Fluff your cooked rice and divide it into bowls. Top each bowl generously with cooked salmon, fresh veggies, green onions, and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Add Some Sauce!
  1. Drizzle soy sauce mixed with sesame oil over each bowl for that irresistible umami kick!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what's in season.

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