Description
This Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl is a healthy and satisfying meal with perfectly seared salmon, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables. Quick to make and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup steamed or sautéed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear 4–5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip salmon and cook 3–4 more minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, steam or sauté your vegetables and prepare cooked rice.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls: place rice as the base, top with vegetables and salmon, drizzle with sauce, and add avocado slices and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, cook salmon on high heat and avoid moving it while searing. You can swap vegetables based on preference or season. Meal prep tip: keep sauce separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Bowl
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon bowl, crispy salmon, rice bowl, healthy dinner
