Korean Salmon Rice Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
431 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Korean Salmon Rice Bowl
Description
The Korean Salmon Rice Bowl incorporates bite-sized salmon pieces tossed in a glaze combining gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and a hint of garlic and ginger. The salmon is baked or air fried until cooked through and coated with a shiny, caramelized glaze. Served over cooked rice and topped with crisp mini cucumber slices, sliced scallions, toasted sesame oil, and black sesame seeds, the dish creates a harmonious blend of tender fish, crunchy vegetables, and warm rice. The gochujang-based glaze offers a subtle spicy depth, offset by the cooling cucumber and fresh scallions.
The preparation alternates between baking salmon with oil spray or air frying, both methods yielding moist, glazed salmon with a tasty crust. The rice acts as a neutral base to absorb flavors, while the sesame oil and seeds give a nutty aroma. This bowl makes for a well-rounded meal with straightforward assembly and brightly flavored ingredients.
Although no detailed serving suggestions are provided, this bowl suits lunch or dinner and could be complemented by additional soy sauce for extra seasoning at the table.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon filet diced in 1 inch chunks, skinless
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 3 cups rice cooked
- olive oil spray form
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 4 cucumber sliced, mini
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (plus more for serving)
- scallions (sliced thin on an angle)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- black sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 small clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Spray the basket with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Place salmon on a sheet pan in an even layer and bake 8 minutes. Brush the glaze on the salmon and cook 2 to 3 more minute more, until the salmon is cooked through in the center and the glaze is browned all over.
- Serve 3/4 cup rice and 1 cucumber in each bowl. Top with salmon, sesame seeds and scallions.
- Place salmon in a large bowl, add the ginger, soy sauce and let it sit 5 minutes.
- Place salmon in the air fryer basket in an even layer and air fry 400F about 5 minutes, shaking halfway. Brush the glaze on the salmon and cook 1 minute more, until the salmon is cooked through in the center and browned all over.
- Serve with more soy sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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