Soy Maple Salmon Rice Bowls (Printable Version)
Glazed salmon with soy-maple sauce atop rice and fresh vegetables delivers a vibrant, nourishing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Bowls
09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (use 1 cup uncooked rice)
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 cup julienned carrots
12 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Additional soy sauce or sriracha (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes. Whisk thoroughly until blended.
02 - Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over the fillets, reserving the remaining marinade. Allow salmon to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Arrange marinated salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with reserved marinade and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and easily flakes when tested with a fork.
05 - While salmon bakes, cook rice as directed and prepare vegetables: shred cabbage, julienne carrots, slice cucumber, and cut avocado.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and avocado slices. Add a salmon fillet to each bowl.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with any pan juices from baking. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve with lime wedges and additional soy sauce or sriracha as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and wholesome dinner ready in under an hour
- Customizable bowl with vibrant veggies and flavors
02 -
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free
- Check all packaged ingredients for allergens to ensure dietary safety
03 -
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon longer if time allows
- Chop all bowl ingredients ahead for quick assembly