Description
This Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl is a flavorful, high-protein meal featuring perfectly seared salmon served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh veggies. The crispy skin on the salmon adds a satisfying crunch, while the rice and veggies balance it out with lightness. A great choice for healthy dinner recipes, healthy recipes lunch, and quick dinner ideas. #HealthyHomemadeRecipes
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown 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)
For the Sauce (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using).
- Assemble the bowl: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with crispy salmon, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and edamame.
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add pickled ginger or seaweed for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have edamame, peas or steamed spinach can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg