Japanese-Style Salmon & Spinach Tamagoyaki Bowl (Low-Carb)
A layered Japanese-inspired breakfast bowl with silky egg ribbons and savory salmon, finished with a light soy-ginger glaze.

Total
45 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar)(optional)
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar(optional)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook salmon: Season with black pepper. Pan-sear in a skillet over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side (or until flaky). Rest and flake.
- 2
Make tamagoyaki base: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt (optional) and ginger. Strain if you want ultra-smooth ribbons.
- 3
Cook tamagoyaki: Use a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a thin film of oil, pour a thin layer of egg, and roll. Repeat until you finish all egg, keeping ribbons tight.
- 4
Slice tamagoyaki into coins or strips.
- 5
Wilt spinach in the salmon pan with a splash of water until just tender; squeeze lightly if very wet.
- 6
Glaze: Mix soy sauce, mirin (or vinegar), and a touch of ginger. Warm until slightly thick.
- 7
Assemble bowls: Add spinach, top with salmon, and arrange tamagoyaki on top. Drizzle glaze over everything.
- 8
Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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