Spicy Salmon, Edamame, and Brown Rice Bowl
A hearty bowl of brown rice, pan-seared salmon, edamame, cucumber, and pickled ginger tossed in soy sauce and sesame seeds.
- Time
- 40 min
- Serving
- 641 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $4.39
- Protein
- 38 g
Ingredients
- 1 Brown ricepack 500 g ≈ $2.50 70 g
- 2 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 120 g
- 3 Frozen edamamepack 400 g ≈ $3.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 60 g
- 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
- 5 Pickled gingerpack 200 g ≈ $3.00 15 g
- 6 Soy sauce 10 ml
- 7 Sesame seeds 3 g
- 8 Salt 1 g
- 9 Sunflower oil 5 ml
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the brown1 rice until the water runs clear, then add 180 ml water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
Cut the salmon2 into 3 cm chunks, season lightly with salt. Slice the cucumber4 into thin half-moons.
Boil the edamame in salted water for 4 minutes, then drain in a colander.
Heat a skillet with oil over high heat, then sear the salmon2 for 3 minutes per side until golden and just opaque inside.
Place the rice in a bowl, top with salmon2, edamame, cucumber4, and pickled5 ginger.
Drizzle with soy sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Why it works
- Season salmon with salt before searing to prevent it sticking to the pan and ensure even browning. Salt draws out moisture, creating a better crust at high heat.
- Substitutions
- Use frozen peas (60g) instead of edamame for a quicker, slightly sweeter texture. Replace pickled ginger with thinly sliced carrot (15g) if unavailable.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking salmon turns it opaque and dry; check doneness at 2–3 minutes per side. It should flake easily with a fork.
- Storing and reheating
- Rice keeps 3 days; reheat in a microwave with a splash of water. Salmon must be eaten fresh or within 1 day.
- Serve with
- Pair with miso soup and steamed greens for a balanced, protein-rich dinner on a weeknight.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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