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A freshly prepared quick salmon rice bowl, showcasing vibrant ingredients

Zesty Ginger-Lime Salmon Rice Bowl

This Zesty Ginger-Lime Salmon Rice Bowl features flaky salmon atop a bed of rice, complemented by fresh vegetables and a vibrant ginger-lime dressing. It's a delicious and healthy meal that comes together quickly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4-6 oz per person Salmon Fillets fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup per person Cooked Rice white, brown, or jasmine
  • ½ cup Cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ Avocado diced
  • ¼ cup Edamame shelled and thawed
  • ¼ cup Carrots shredded
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped

Dressing

  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • ½ tsp Honey or Maple Syrup optional, for sweetness

For Cooking and Garnish

  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking salmon
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook your chosen rice according to package directions and set aside to keep warm.

Cooking Salmon

  • Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through.

Prepare Toppings

  • While salmon cooks, slice cucumber, dice avocado, thaw edamame, shred carrots, and chop green onions.

Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together grated fresh ginger, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional honey or maple syrup until well combined.

Assemble the Bowl

  • Spoon cooked rice into a serving bowl. Gently flake the cooked salmon over the rice. Arrange sliced cucumber, diced avocado, edamame, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions around the salmon.

Finish & Serve

  • Pour the zesty ginger-lime dressing generously over the entire bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for crunch and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in a bit of soy sauce and ginger before cooking. Feel free to customize your bowl with other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup in the dressing to your sweetness preference.