Description
These Crispy Salmon Bowls are a flavorful and balanced meal featuring oven-baked salmon with a crispy edge, served over rice and topped with fresh vegetables and a tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the salmon does not stick and bakes evenly.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to infuse flavor and help crispy edges form during baking.
- Bake Salmon: Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn crispy and the salmon is fully cooked through but still moist inside.
- Make Sauce: While the salmon bakes, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a bowl to create a savory and slightly sweet dipping sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked rice into four serving bowls. Top each bowl with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, sliced avocado, and a portion of the baked salmon fillet.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save time.
- To ensure crispy salmon edges, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet and pat salmon dry before seasoning.
- Adjust the spice levels by adding chili flakes to the seasoning or sauce if desired.
