Description
A quick and satisfying meal featuring crispy salmon skin paired with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame (steamed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water and prepare according to package instructions, allowing it to steam once cooked.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
- Build Your Bowl: Place a scoop of rice in a bowl, topping it with the crispy salmon, skin-side up.
- Add the Fresh Veggies: Arrange the sliced avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and steamed edamame around the salmon.
- Drizzle the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a small bowl and drizzle over the dish.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This dish is customizable for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, rice bowl, easy dinner, healthy recipe, sushi