Description
These Crispy Salmon Bowls combine perfectly baked salmon fillets with fresh vegetables and a flavorful homemade sauce over a bed of rice. The salmon is seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, baked until crispy on the edges, and served alongside shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, and a tangy soy-ginger sauce. This balanced, nutritious meal is quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Bowl Components
- 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 prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Season Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then evenly season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake Salmon: Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn crispy and the fish is cooked through but still moist.
- Prepare Sauce: While the salmon bakes, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger in a small bowl until well combined for a tangy and slightly sweet sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each serving with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and one baked salmon fillet.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the ginger-soy sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Serve the bowls immediately to enjoy warm and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option in the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For an extra crunch, add sliced radishes or toasted nuts.
- Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
