Description
A delightful and comforting crispy salmon rice bowl, perfect for cozy family dinners. This dish brings together flavorful salmon, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all drizzled with lime juice and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the fillets and transfer them to the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice according to the package instructions with a pinch of salt.
- While the rice cooks, stir-fry or steam the mixed vegetables in the same skillet for about 3-5 minutes until tender.
- To assemble the bowl, scoop rice into a bowl and top with the salmon and vegetables. Drizzle with soy sauce and fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or alternate proteins. Suggested variations include baked teriyaki salmon or coconut rice base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, rice bowl, healthy dinner, family meal, comfort food