Description
A quick, nutritious, and delicious salmon bowl featuring wild-caught salmon, edamame, and a savory soy-ginger glaze, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6oz / 170g each)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (150g)
- 2 cups cooked rice (Jasmine or short-grain)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Chili flakes or Sriracha, to taste
- Black pepper, for seasoning
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Slice cucumber, avocado, and green onions. Grate ginger. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat edamame: Place shelled edamame in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Drain excess water.
- Cook salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the sheet, brush generously with half of the sauce, and season with black pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet, a scoop of warm edamame, cucumber slices, and avocado slices.
- Serve: Drizzle the remaining sauce over the bowls. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook after removal from heat. For best texture, use day-old rice or spread fresh rice on a baking sheet to cool. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping sauce separate if meal-prepping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
Keywords: salmon bowl, edamame recipe, high protein, healthy dinner, quick meals, meal prep, gluten-free option, omega-3