Description
Salmon bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines tender salmon, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies for a delightful dining experience. This dish is not only visually appealing but also versatile, allowing you to customize it based on your cravings or pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or brunch with friends, salmon bowls promise to impress with their fresh flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds or seaweed
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice cucumber and grate carrot while the salmon cooks.
- To assemble, place warm rice in a bowl and layer with salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, and carrot.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil; top with chopped green onions and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg