Description
This Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl is a quick, high-protein, and flavorful meal. Crispy pan-seared salmon is served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and a light, zesty sauce — perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup steamed or roasted vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip salmon and cook another 2–3 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Assemble bowls: divide rice among bowls, top with vegetables and salmon.
- Drizzle sauce over the bowls and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra crispiness, cook salmon skin longer on the skin side. Swap rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Bowls, Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American / Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crispy salmon bowl, salmon rice bowl, healthy seafood dinner, high protein meal, quick dinner