Description
Quick Orange Ginger Salmon Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the zest of fresh orange with the warmth of ginger, creating a delightful culinary experience. This easy-to-prepare meal features succulent salmon, fluffy rice, and colorful mixed vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious bowl that not only satisfies hunger but also delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Mince ginger and squeeze oranges for juice.
- Cook the rice: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, minced ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sear the salmon: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky; baste with glaze while cooking.
- Sauté vegetables: In another pan or alongside the salmon, sauté mixed vegetables for about 4-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble bowls: Fluff rice and place in bowls as a base layer. Top with glazed salmon and sautéed veggies. Drizzle remaining glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg