Salmon Power Bowl
This balanced salmon power bowl features perfectly cooked salmon fillets served over a bed of fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing. It's a satisfying and nutritious meal that comes together quickly.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 731 kcal
Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcssalmon fillet, skin on or off
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cupwhite rice, uncooked
- 1 cupwater
- 0.5 pcscucumber, diced
- 1 pcscarrot, grated
- 0.5 pcsavocado, sliced
garnish
- 1 tspsesame seeds, toasted
dressing
- 2 tbspsoy sauce, gluten-free
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 1 tspmaple syrup
Equipment
small saucepan · baking sheet · parchment paper · oven · whisk · serving bowls · lid
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 5 min
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Drying the salmon helps the skin get crispy if you leave it on.
- 3
Drizzle the salmon with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 4
Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of your fillets.
- 5
While the salmon roasts, combine the white rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure even steaming.
- 6
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and set aside.
About 1 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and maple syrup to create the dressing.
About 2 min
- 8
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice between two serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 9
Arrange the roasted salmon fillets, diced cucumber, grated carrot, and sliced avocado over the rice.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Arrange ingredients neatly for an appealing presentation.
- 10
Drizzle the dressing over each bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
About 1 min
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your salmon power bowl.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 730.7kcal
- Protein
- 40.4g
- Carbs
- 52.4g
- Fat
- 38.9g
- Fibre
- 5.1g
- Sugar
- 5.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat salmon gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Serve with fresh or reheated rice and vegetables.
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