Asian Salmon Grain Bowl (Printable Version)
Glazed salmon over hearty grains with crisp vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing for a nourishing meal.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon & Marinade
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, about 5 oz each
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 2 tsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
→ Grains
09 - 1 cup brown rice, quinoa, or grain blend
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables & Toppings
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves (optional)
→ Dressing
20 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
21 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
22 - 1 tbsp lime juice
23 - 1 tsp honey
24 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until well combined.
02 - Arrange salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, coating evenly. Allow to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Rinse grains thoroughly, then combine with water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
04 - Preheat the oven broiler to medium-high. Place the marinated salmon fillets on a lined baking tray. Broil 6 to 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized on top.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
06 - Divide the cooked grains among 4 bowls. Arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, edamame, avocado slices, and radishes around the grains in sections. Place a salmon fillet on top of each bowl.
07 - Drizzle dressing generously over each bowl. Garnish with sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade doubles as a flavor bomb for the salmon and requires zero specialty ingredients you dont already have.
- Everything cooks in under 25 minutes, which means less time cleaning and more time actually enjoying your evening.
- The bowl is endlessly adaptable based on whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time, because those 15 minutes are what transform plain salmon into something with a deeply caramelized, lacquered exterior.
- If you need this gluten free, swap the soy sauce for tamari and double check that your grain blend has no hidden wheat ingredients.
03 -
- Make a double batch of the dressing and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week, because it tastes incredible on everything from green salads to roasted vegetables.
- Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for one minute before sprinkling them on top releases an aroma and flavor that the raw version simply cannot match.