Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame (steamed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using).
- Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with crispy salmon, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and edamame.
- Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. This meal can be made in advance with prepped ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg