What goes well in a salmon rice bowl?

The BEST Salmon Bowl recipe is quick to make, healthy, and incredibly fresh! A teriyaki salmon fillet is cooked in the air fryer (or grill/oven), set on top of a bed of rice, and topped with avocado, cucumber, mango, edamame, green onions, and cilantro

Why do salmon and rice go so well together?

The rich, fatty salmon is tempered by the comfortingly bland white rice, the latter absorbing what the former renders in excess.

How to know if salmon is cooked?

Internal temperature: Use an instant-read meat thermometer; the salmon should register 145°F (63°C) at its thickest part. Flakiness: When gently pressed with a fork, the fish should easily flake apart. Avoid overcooking, as it can dry out the salmon. Cook with the skin side down for best results.

Is salmon good for you?

Keep eating salmon! Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids that provide well-documented benefits for the heart and brain. Wild salmon is a great choice, and farmed salmon is a good alternative. Women of childbearing age and young children should continue to eat fish known to be low in contaminants.

Salmon Rice Bowl: Healthy and Customizable Meal for Any Diet

Ingredients

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1 cup white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
1 salmon fillet (fresh, canned, or sushi-grade)
½ avocado, sliced
½ cup cucumber, sliced
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup edamame, steamed
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp spicy mayo (optional)
1 tsp furikake or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the Rice: Rinse and cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions. Stir in rice vinegar for extra flavor.
Prepare the Salmon:
- Baked: Preheat oven to 375°F. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Grilled: Brush salmon with oil and grill for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Raw: Slice sushi-grade salmon thinly.
Chop the Toppings: Slice avocado, cucumber, and carrots. Steam edamame if using.
Assemble the Bowl: Add cooked rice to a bowl, place salmon on top, arrange toppings, and drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with furikake or sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover rice works well for this dish.
Toasting sesame seeds enhances their flavor.
Assemble the bowl just before eating to keep ingredients fresh.

Author: Anna Gomez
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Baking, Grilling
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: Per Serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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