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Quick Salmon & Cucumber Bowl

Quick Salmon & Cucumber Bowl
A healthy and quick meal featuring pan-seared salmon with a savory dressing served over rice and fresh vegetables.
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Recipe Details

Prep15m
Cook15m
Total30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Tags:
salmon bowlquick mealhealthyprivate chefeasy recipe
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Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1.5lbsSalmon fillets(skin removed, cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • Salt(to taste)
  • Pepper(to taste)

Dressing

  • 1/2cupSoy sauce(or Tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1tbsRice wine vinegar
  • 5clovesGarlic(minced)
  • 1tbsGinger(freshly grated)
  • 1tbsGreen onion
  • 1/4cupHoney
  • 1tspSesame oil(roasted)

Bowl

  • Cooked rice(amount is variable)
  • 1-2Cucumbers(thinly sliced)
  • 1-2Avocados(sliced or diced)
  • Carrots(shredded)
  • Sesame seeds(for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon

  1. 1 Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes (approximately 1-inch pieces).
  3. 3 Season the salmon cubes generously with salt and pepper.

Prepare the Dressing

  1. 1 In a measuring cup or bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, green onion, honey, and roasted sesame oil.
  2. 2 Add grated fresh ginger and minced garlic to the mixture.
  3. 3 Whisk until well combined.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 1 Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
  2. 2 Peel and slice or dice the avocados.
  3. 3 Shred the carrots, if not using pre-shredded.

Cook the Salmon

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil if desired.
  2. 2 Add the seasoned salmon cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. 4 Carefully pour the prepared dressing over the seared salmon in the skillet.
  5. 5 Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the salmon.

Assemble the Bowls

  1. 1 Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
  2. 2 Arrange the cooked salmon with sauce over the rice.
  3. 3 Add a portion of sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, and sliced avocado to each bowl.

Garnish and Serve

  1. 1 Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon and the entire bowl, if desired.
  2. 2 Serve immediately.

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Chef's Notes & Tips

  • The video shows a considerable amount of cucumbers being sliced and dressed separately before being added to the bowl. This suggests they are intended to be a fresh component.
  • The cooking time for salmon can vary depending on the thickness of the pieces and desired doneness.
  • This recipe is adaptable, feel free to add other vegetables or seasonings to your preference.