May 14, 2024
Japanese Inspired Salmon Bowl
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the bowl
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or sushi rice
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Nori strips (optional)
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Directions
- Marinate salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.
Place salmon in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes. - Cook salmon: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add salmon (skin-side down if it has skin) and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and flaky. Set aside.
- Cook greens: In the same pan, add bok choy and a splash of water. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey and ginger.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice between bowls. Top with salmon, edamame, bok choy, carrot, cucumber and green onions. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori.

Nutrition Facts - 1 Serving
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fibre: 6g

Ingredients 2 tablespoons gochujang 1 tablespoon mirin 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari, divided 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, grated, divided 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 ¼ pounds salmon, preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions 8 cups baby spinach Sesame seeds and/or sliced scallions for garnish (optional)

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 large red onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 avocado, thinly sliced 2 cups baby spinach 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

