Description
Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl is a vibrant dish that beautifully combines flaky salmon with fluffy brown rice, topped with colorful sautéed vegetables. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The crispy salmon, paired with a zesty soy-ginger drizzle and fresh garnishes, creates an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces, grate ginger, and slice green onions.
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the hot oil.
- Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until crispy on one side. Gently flip the salmon.
- Drizzle soy sauce and grated ginger over the fillets; cook for another 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- In another pan, toss chopped veggies in a splash of oil over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until bright but crisp.
- Layer cooked rice in bowls, top with crispy salmon and sautéed vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg