Salmon Rice Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
613 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Salmon Rice Bowls
Description
The Salmon Rice Bowls recipe features perfectly cooked rice as the base, providing a mild backdrop for various fresh, sliced, and pickled vegetables. Air-frying salmon fillets keeps the fish moist and tender while adding subtle crispness on the outside. The combination of sliced cucumber and avocado introduces freshness and creaminess, while grated carrot and cooked edamame contribute texture and subtle sweetness.
Finishing the bowls with pickled red onions gives a tangy bite, and garnishing with chopped scallions and sesame seeds adds a mild oniony and nutty note. A drizzle of Sriracha sauce injects spice, making the flavors dynamic and balanced. Each element is added separately over the rice, providing both color and flavor contrast.
Careful cooking of rice is important to retain texture and avoid mushiness, and salmon should be cooked just to opacity for tenderness. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients enhances the dish significantly. The bowl offers a balanced meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, with components that hold well when assembled and served shortly after preparation.
Ingredients
- 80 g rice
- 240 g salmon fillets
- 0.25 cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 160 g edamame
- 1 carrot grated
- 50 g red onion pickled
- 2 spring onions chopped, aka scallions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Cook 80 g Rice according to the packet instructions- normally about 20 minutes.
- Cook 240 g Salmon fillets. We air fried ours.
- Divide the cooked rice between two serving bowls.
- Top the bowls with 0.25 Cucumber, 1 Carrot, 160 g Edamame, 1 Avocado, 50 g Pickled red onions and the cooked salmon.
- Top with 2 Spring onions (Scallions), 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds and 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce.
Notes
- Microwave rice can be used for a quicker preparation option when short on time.
- Follow rice package instructions carefully to avoid overcooking, which causes mushiness.
- Cook salmon just until opaque in the center to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Choose seasonings that complement salmon flavors, such as soy sauce, ginger, garlic, or sesame oil.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients including salmon, rice, and vegetables for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5459IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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