Description
A quick and satisfying rice bowl with buttery garlic salmon, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights and healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets – 2 (about 12 oz / 340 g total)
- Cooked white or brown rice – 2 cups
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced – 3 cloves
- Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ¼ tsp
- Cucumber, sliced – ½ cup
- Carrot, shredded – ½ cup
- Avocado, sliced – 1
- Green onions, sliced – 2 tbsp
- Sesame seeds (optional) – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining butter and garlic to the pan. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice to create a quick sauce.
- Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
- Divide rice into bowls.
- Top with salmon, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and green onions.
- Drizzle extra sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for extra fiber.
- Add chili oil for heat.
- Great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon Bowl