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Crispy salmon rice bowl garnished with vegetables and sauces.

Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl

A simple yet satisfying weeknight dinner with flaky salmon, warm jasmine or brown rice, fresh avocado, crunchy cucumber, and a tangy-sesame drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 2 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon Preparation

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets (skin-on) Choose fresh, sushi-grade if you like it rare inside.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Bowl Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice Jasmine gives a fragrant, softer bite; brown rice adds chew.
  • ½ sliced avocado
  • ¼ cup cucumber (sliced)
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup edamame (steamed)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Use low-sodium to control salt.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey For vegan alternatives, substitute pure maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha (optional) Adjust for personal heat preference.

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha.
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking.

Cook Salmon

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add salmon skin-side down and press gently with a spatula for the first 20-30 seconds.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until done.
  • Remove from heat and let rest.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide rice into bowls.
  • Place crispy salmon on top of the rice.
  • Arrange avocado, cucumber, carrots, and edamame around salmon.
  • Drizzle sauce over salmon and rice.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds; add lime zest or scallions if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers. Best to keep salmon separate from rice and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Keyword Easy Dinner, Healthy Meal, Rice Bowl, salmon
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