Baked Salmon and Cabbage

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 450F and place oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray oil over the foil or parchment.
2. Cook the rice according to package directions. 1 ½ cups rice + 3 cups water for 18 to 20 minutes.
3. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place it on one side of the greased baking sheet, skin side down if your salmon has skin.
4. Place the cabbage pieces on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. 
5. In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this sauce over the salmon fillets.

Bake:

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the salmon separates easily into flakes when separated with a fork. 
2. While the salmon is baking, toss the sliced cucumbers with the rice vinegar in a bowl. Season to taste with a little salt and pepper. 

Serve:

1. Serve the cooked rice, baked salmon, roasted cabbage, and seasoned cucumbers on a plate.