This is a a meal you can feel great about on a busy night. In no time at all you can have a complete meal and feel free to add in more of your favorite vegetables.
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Quick Salmon and Rice Bowl
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore
Description
Ready in 15 minutes, this vibrant bowl features perfectly baked salmon, a creamy avocado, and a soft boiled egg.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (473 ml) white sushi rice
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- salt and black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Heat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Place salmon, skin side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until opaque and flakes easily.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add eggs and cook for 7 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath until cool.
- Peel and halve the eggs.
- Whisk together soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and honey.
- Divide rice among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with salmon, eggs, and avocado.
Notes
- For perfectly cooked rice, rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear before cooking.
- If you don’t have sushi rice, use short-grain white rice. The cooking time might vary slightly.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, drizzle it with a little lime juice before adding it to the bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to cook salmon for a rice bowl?
Baking at 425°F (218°C) skin-side down for 9 to 12 minutes produces salmon that flakes cleanly and is easy to portion over rice. It requires minimal attention compared to pan-frying.
Can I use brown rice instead of sushi rice?
Yes, brown rice works as a substitute, though it has a chewier texture and nuttier flavor. Cook it according to package instructions, which typically takes longer than white rice.
How do I make the soy honey dressing?
Whisk together low-sodium soy sauce and honey in a 2:1 ratio, then add a drizzle of sesame oil. Taste and adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your preference.
Can I use canned salmon for this bowl?
Canned salmon is a practical shortcut. Drain it well, flake it over the bowl, and add a small drizzle of sesame oil to bring it closer in richness to fresh salmon.
How should I cook the eggs for this rice bowl?
Soft-boiled eggs with a jammy yolk work best here. Boil for 6-7 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, and peel before halving over the bowl.
Fresh and fast and exactly my kind of weeknight dinner, loved it with the avocado. How do you get the egg perfectly soft boiled?
This looks delicious! So simple and healthy
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