Description
Crispy salmon bowls are a quick, healthy meal featuring seared salmon, fresh vegetables, and flavorful sauces over rice or quinoa. Perfect for meal prep and customizable to your taste!
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
- Dressing of choice (such as spicy mayo or sesame ginger dressing)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Marinate the Salmon: Coat the salmon fillets with the marinade and let them sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and the flesh is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the Base: While the salmon is cooking, prepare your grains (rice or quinoa) and slice the avocado, cucumber, and carrots into thin strips.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice or quinoa, then layer on the vegetables, edamame, and cooked salmon.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle green onions, sesame seeds, and sriracha or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Finish with your choice of dressing and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Low-Carb Option: Swap rice or quinoa for cauliflower rice or leafy greens.
- Spicy Version: Add extra sriracha or mix chili flakes into the marinade.
- Different Proteins: Substitute salmon with grilled shrimp, tofu, or chicken.
- Extra Crunch: Top with crushed nuts or crispy onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: crispy salmon bowl, healthy salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner, meal prep salmon, Asian salmon bowl