Looking for a healthy and delicious dinner idea that is easy to make? Try this flavorful Salmon Rice Bowl recipe that's packed with fresh veggies and healthy protein. Making a salmon bowl is a quick weeknight dinner or heathy lunch idea.
Prep : Make sure the rice is cooked, slice the cucumbers, cook the edamame, and shred the carrots (if shredding from a whole carrot) before beginning the recipe below.
Cut the salmon into larger cubes and sprinkle them evenly with sea salt and garlic & herb seasoning. Press and pat the seasonings into the salmon to make sure they're well coated.
1 pound skinless salmon, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic & herb seasoning
In a skillet pan, over medium heat melt the butter. Add the salmon cubes and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked thoroughly and the fish easily flakes with a fork. Take care not to overcook! When done, remove the pan from the heat and set aside. * Don't overcrowd the pan. We want to cook and create a nice exterior to the salmon and not steam them all together in the pan. If needed, cook the salmon in two batches. Add additional butter if needed. * Correct internal temperature of salmon should be 145℉.
1 tablespoon butter
In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Set aside.
1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Assemble The Bowls
- Add 1 cup of cooked rice to the bottom of each bowl (4 bowls total).Place each ingredient below side-by-side on top of the rice : - 1/4 cup sliced mini cucumbers to each bowl- 1/4 cup edamame beans to each bowl- 1/4 cup shredded carrots to each bowl- Place a fourth of the avocado slices on each bowl
4 cups cooked rice of choice, 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers, 1 cup edamame beans, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 avocado
Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce over top each bowl.
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Drizzle some of the mayo + sweet chili creamy sauce over top each bowl.
Garnish the bowls with chopped cilantro and everything bagel seasoning (optional). Enjoy!
chopped cilantro & everything bagel seasoning
Notes
Sweet Chili Sauce : This is a little bit spicy (definitely not as spicy as regular chili sauce!) so if you're wanting a more mild taste substitute with teriyaki sauce or even a bbq sauce if wanted. I love mixing mayo and teriyaki sauce together (the thick sauce) for these bowls. There is also lots of variety of bbq sauces that would work well mixed in with mayo for these bowls like Hawaiian bbq sauce or a sweeter teriyaki bbq sauce. Garlic & Herb Seasoning : This is a dried seasoning blend that can easily by found by the other dried spices. If you are more sensitive to salt be sure and use the salt-free by Mrs. Dash. I have seen this seasoning combination from Kinders brand, McCormick, Grill Mates, etc. Skinless Salmon : These are usually found frozen and can easily be thawed in the fridge overnight. They are labeled specifically as 'skinless' and usually come with 4 fillets in the 1 pound bag or container of salmon. Butter : Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil can be used for a healthier swap instead of butter. Smaller Servings : 1 cup of rice is a lot (especially if serving kids) so you can easily make 6 salmon bowls from this recipe if wanted. Each bowl should get about 2/3 cup of rice instead of 1 cup if making smaller portions. You can also make 4 salmon bowls but reduce the amount of rice per bowl. A lot of the calories in the recipe come from the rice. The also come from the mayonnaise so use lite mayonnaise if preferred. Veggie Mix-Ins : There are plenty of veggies that work well in these salmon rice bowls. Here are some additional ideas that you can swap with or add to the bowls - corn, black beans, chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, shredded cabbage mix, lettuce mix, green onions.