Asian Inspired Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Soy-ginger glazed salmon served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and toasted sesame seeds.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, about 5.3 oz each
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional for thickening
09 - 1 tablespoon water if using cornstarch

→ For the Bowl

10 - 2 cups jasmine or sushi rice, uncooked
11 - 2½ cups water
12 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
13 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
14 - 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
15 - 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - Lime wedges for serving, optional

# Directions:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
03 - For a thicker glaze, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and add to the glaze mixture, stirring until incorporated.
04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared sheet. Brush generously with soy-ginger glaze and reserve remaining glaze for finishing.
06 - Bake salmon for 12 to 14 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
07 - Transfer remaining glaze to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes if cornstarch was used. Remove from heat.
08 - Julienne carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper into uniform thin strips.
09 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with a baked salmon fillet, arranging julienned vegetables and edamame around the salmon.
10 - Drizzle bowls with reserved glaze. Top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It combines high-quality protein with a rich, savory-sweet glaze.
  • Preparation is quick, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish.
  • The dish is naturally pescatarian and easily adaptable for gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Check the salmon's doneness by gently pressing it with a fork; it should flake easily.
  • Uniformly julienned vegetables not only look professional but provide a consistent crunch in every bite.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes to enhance their nutty aroma.
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