Description
Salmon bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines tender salmon, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables into a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe offers endless customization options to suit your taste. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless fresh salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (cucumber, carrots, edamame)
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.
- In a saucepan, combine rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets skin-side down for about 6 minutes per side until flaky.
- Slice cucumbers and carrots into matchsticks; cut avocado into slices.
- Place cooked rice in bowls, top with salmon, veggies, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg