Description
Quick and flavorful salmon rice bowls showcase fresh Pacific salmon atop seasoned jasmine rice. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 56 oz / 1.6 kg each)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup edamame (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl to create a robust flavor profile.
- Salmon Infusion: Coat salmon fillets thoroughly with marinade and let rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to absorb complex flavors.
- Searing Technique: Heat skillet over medium-high heat with a light oil coating, then carefully place marinated salmon and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and perfectly cooked through.
- Signature Sauce Preparation: Blend soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and sriracha in a small bowl, whisking until harmoniously combined.
- Bowl Composition: Layer warm rice as foundational base, then strategically position seared salmon at the center of the bowl.
- Garnish Assembly: Artfully distribute shredded carrots, cucumber slices, avocado chunks, and edamame around the salmon, creating a vibrant and textural landscape.
- Final Flourish: Cascade prepared sauce over the entire bowl, ensuring even distribution, then garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for heightened flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let salmon sit at room temperature during marination to ensure even flavor absorption and prevent uneven cooking.
- Control Heat Carefully: Use medium-high heat to achieve a golden crust without burning the delicate salmon, watching the skillet closely for perfect searing.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap salmon with tofu, chicken, or shrimp for dietary preferences while maintaining similar marinade and cooking techniques.
- Balance Sauce Proportions: Adjust sauce ingredients to personal taste, adding more sriracha for heat or honey for sweetness, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg