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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
Spicy Salmon, Edamame, and Brown Rice Bowl

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Brown ricepack 500 g ≈ $2.50 70 g
  2. 2 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 120 g
  3. 3 Frozen edamamepack 400 g ≈ $3.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 60 g
  4. 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
  5. 5 Pickled gingerpack 200 g ≈ $3.00 15 g
  6. 6 Soy sauce 10 ml
  7. 7 Sesame seeds 3 g
  8. 8 Salt 1 g
  9. 9 Sunflower oil 5 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. 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.

  2. Cut the salmon2 into 3 cm chunks, season lightly with salt. Slice the cucumber4 into thin half-moons.

  3. Boil the edamame in salted water for 4 minutes, then drain in a colander.

  4. Heat a skillet with oil over high heat, then sear the salmon2 for 3 minutes per side until golden and just opaque inside.

  5. Place the rice in a bowl, top with salmon2, edamame, cucumber4, and pickled5 ginger.

  6. 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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