Simple Salmon Bowl
A nutritious and customizable salmon bowl featuring fresh vegetables, grains, and flavorful sauces for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Rice Cooker or Pot
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 fillets salmon skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Base
- 1 cup rice or quinoa cooked
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
- 2 green onions sliced
Optional Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the rice or quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Slice the cucumber, shred the carrot, and slice the avocado.
- Assemble the bowls by adding the rice or quinoa base, then topping with the cooked salmon, vegetables, and avocado.
- Drizzle with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top if desired.
Notes
You can customize this bowl by adding pickled vegetables, edamame, or changing the sauce to your liking. Great for meal prep store components separately for freshness.