Super Easy Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe! Healthy Dinner Idea

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber, while white rice is often less expensive.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a similar fish with a lower price point, while canned salmon offers convenience.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Guacamole can be a more affordable way to enjoy avocado flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos offers a lower sodium option.

Make spicy mayo: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, hot sauce, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prepare salmon: Remove skin from 1 pound of salmon using a sharp knife. Cut salmon into bite-size pieces.

Marinate salmon with spices and let it soak in flavors.

Rinse jasmine rice well.

In a pot, add coconut oil, butter, and garlic. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.

Add water and coconut milk to the pot, then add salt and sugar. Bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add rinsed rice, bring back to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice steam covered for an additional 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice after steaming is done.

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil (or vegetable oil or avocado oil).

Add the marinated salmon to the hot pan and sear on all sides until golden brown.

Turn the heat down to low, then add butter, honey, and chopped parsley to the salmon. Toss to combine.

Assemble the salmon bowl with coconut rice and spicy mayo.

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