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Flavor-Packed Salmon Rice Bowls: A Weeknight Favorite With a Gourmet Twist

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Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something both healthy and comforting, these Salmon Rice Bowls are a delicious blend of tender, marinated salmon, seasoned rice, and fresh vegetables. Inspired by Japanese donburi and customizable to suit any palate, this dish brings flavor, balance, and ease to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1 carrot, julienned

  • Pickled red onions

  • ½ cup edamame, shelled

  • Nori strips or furikake

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • Sesame seeds

Optional Sauces:

  • Sriracha mayo (2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp sriracha)

  • Soy glaze

  • Gochujang sauce

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk olive oil, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

  • Place salmon in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet on medium heat.

  • Cook salmon in the oven for 10–12 minutes or in a skillet for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through.

  • Season the cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix gently.

  • Assemble bowls by dividing rice between two servings.

  • Flake salmon into chunks and place on top of rice.

  • Add avocado, cucumber, carrot, pickled onions, edamame, and other toppings.

  • Drizzle with your preferred sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Use skin-on salmon to keep it moist during cooking.

  • Customize with different toppings like kimchi, roasted veggies, or mango.

  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before serving.

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