Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Copycat Salmon Rice Bowl, a delightful dish that brings the essence of a cozy Japanese eatery right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly cooked salmon served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh veggies and a tangy sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Enjoy the combination of flaky salmon, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1/2 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse 1 cup of short-grain rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice with 1.5 cups of water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for about 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Prepare the Salmon: Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the Veggies: While the salmon cooks, thinly slice half a cucumber and one ripe avocado; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
- Assemble the Bowl: Fluff cooked rice with a fork and distribute it into bowls as a base layer. Top each bowl with salmon fillet, cucumber slices, avocado pieces, and drizzle generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the salmon before cooking. Substitute salmon with tofu or grilled chicken for alternative proteins. Customize your toppings by adding steamed vegetables or different sauces.