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Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl

Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl: A Quick Delight for Your Tastebuds

Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl delivers a satisfying crunch with seared salmon skin, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh skin-on fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Rice Fluffy white, brown, or jasmine
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Vegetables Broccoli, carrots, or edamame
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds savory umami depth
For Garnishing
  • 1 juice Lemon Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, can be omitted

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the skin side.
  3. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until just cooked through.
  5. Heat cooked rice in a separate pan or microwave, adding a splash of soy sauce for flavor, warming for about 3 minutes.
  6. Assemble the bowl with a scoop of rice, crispy salmon on top, and arrange the vegetables around.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the assembled bowl and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the salmon skin is thoroughly dried for maximum crispiness and resist flipping too soon while cooking.

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