20-Min Salmon Rice Bowl (Better than TikTok's)

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.

Cut the salmon into one-inch pieces to create a grid.

Season the salmon with a good pinch of kosher salt, Aleppo pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.

Add lemon zest (not juice) to the salmon.

Drizzle a good amount of extra virgin olive oil over the salmon.

Toss the salmon cubes to ensure they are well-coated with the seasonings and oil.

If not cooking immediately, refrigerate the salmon until ready to use.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of cooked basmati rice with Greek yogurt and ghee, mixing until the rice is well-coated.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a little extra virgin olive oil.

Add the rice to the skillet, pressing it down and leaving it undisturbed for 3 minutes to crisp up.

After 3 minutes, toss the rice and let it crisp for a little longer if desired.

Chop sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions for toppings.

Add bell peppers and onions to the same skillet with a pinch of kosher salt, cooking until they have some color but still retain crunch.

Remove the bell peppers and onions from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, heat it over high heat, then reduce to medium and add the salmon.

Cook the salmon undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp, then turn it over and cook for 1 more minute.

Assemble the salmon bowls with crispy rice, salmon, toppings, and drizzle with tahini green goddess sauce and a splash of lemon juice.

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