Soy-Ginger Salmon Rice Bowl
Quick-sear salmon and toss with a soy-ginger glaze over hot rice with cucumber for crunch.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillets
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (for searing)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Grate the ginger, dice the cucumber, and pat the salmon dry. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, grated ginger, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to make the soy-ginger glaze.
- 2
Cook (12 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the neutral oil. Sear salmon for about 3–4 minutes per side (until cooked through).
- 3
Finish: Reduce heat to low, pour the soy-ginger glaze into the skillet, and spoon it over the salmon for 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 4
Assemble: Divide hot rice into 2 bowls, top with salmon, spoon over any remaining glaze, and add cucumber on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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