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Salmon Rice Bowl

Flaky glazed salmon served over rice with quick pickled vegetables.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Active
20 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
japanese
Servings2

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl.

  2. Toss the cucumber slices with the rice vinegar and set aside to quick-pickle.

  3. Pan-sear the salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip, then brush with the sauce and cook another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily (63°C / 145°F).

  4. Divide the rice into bowls.

  5. Top with the salmon, pickled cucumber, and avocado.

  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Food safety Cook salmon to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).