- Dry the salmon before brushing it with soy sauce so the surface caramelizes.
- Check the thickest part early; salmon carries over as it rests and is best before it dries out.
Energy liftDinner · Pacific
Citrus Salmon Rice Bowl
Caramel edged salmon, bright citrus, cucumber, and rice with a punchy sesame lime drizzle.
25 minutesEasy difficulty38g protein
Why it fits
Protein steadies your energy while citrus and crunch wake up your palate.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp sesame oil
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Brush salmon with soy sauce and roast at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 02
Whisk lime juice with sesame oil and a spoonful of orange juice.
- 03
Build bowls with rice, cucumber, orange, and salmon.
- 04
Spoon over the citrus dressing.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use tamari for a gluten free version.
- Firm tofu or cooked shrimp can replace the salmon; adjust cooking time accordingly.
Refrigerate components separately for up to 2 days. Serve the cucumber and citrus cold and reheat only the rice and salmon.
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Per serving, approximately
590 calories38g protein5g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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