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Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl for Easy Lunch or Dinner

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A quick, flavorful rice bowl with crispy-skinned salmon, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 2 cups cooked rice (warm)

  • 1 small cucumber, sliced

  • 1 small avocado, diced

  • 1 carrot, shredded

  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions

  • Nori strips or furikake (optional)

  • Sesame seeds

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • ½ tsp grated ginger

  • Optional: ½–1 tsp sriracha or gochujang

Instructions

  • Cook rice and prep veggies.

  • Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.

  • Pat salmon dry and season. Heat oil in a pan and cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 min. Flip and cook another 2–3 min.

  • Assemble bowls: rice, salmon, veggies, sauce, and garnishes.

  • Serve hot with sesame seeds and optional chili crisp or mayo drizzle.

Notes

Use leftover rice or microwave packets for speed. Swap salmon for tofu or chicken if preferred.