Description
This Sesame Salmon Rice Bowl is one of the best easy last minute dinners you can make in just 15 minutes. It’s healthy, flavorful, and made with pantry staples—perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a satisfying meal fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small salmon fillets (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup pickled vegetables or cucumber slices
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded carrots, ¼ cup cooked edamame, drizzle of spicy mayo
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add sesame oil.
- Season salmon lightly and place in the skillet. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add soy sauce, honey, and garlic to the skillet and simmer for 1 minute to create a glaze.
- Warm cooked rice and divide between two bowls.
- Top each bowl with glazed salmon, avocado, and your choice of vegetables.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and drizzle any extra sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy one of the quickest and tastiest easy last minute dinners.
- This dish also makes a great quick weeknight dinner option for meal prepping.
Notes
- Swap salmon with canned tuna or rotisserie chicken for variety.
- Use microwaveable rice to cut down on cook time.
- Add sriracha or spicy mayo for a heat boost.
- This meal is perfect for busy nights and fits into your quick weeknight dinners rotation.
- For more protein, include edamame or a soft-boiled egg.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Quick Meals
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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