Quick Pan-Seared Salmon & Herb Rice Bowl
Inspired by vibrant food trends, this Quick Pan-Seared Salmon & Herb Rice Bowl is a super easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender, flaky salmon served over fluffy rice with a bright, savory sauce and a generous scattering of fresh herbs. It's a satisfying meal made with common supermarket ingredients that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz eachSalmon fillets, skin on or off
- 4 cupsCooked jasmine or sushi rice
- 0.3 cupLow-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsRice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonToasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoonFresh ginger, grated
- 2 clovesGarlic, minced
- 0.5 cupGreen onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cupFresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoonNeutral cooking oil (e.g., canola, grapeseed)
- 0.5 teaspoonSalt
- 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
- 1 tablespoonSesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
If not already done, prepare the rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker. Keep warm.
⏱ 20 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside.
⏱ 3 min - 3
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
⏱ 2 min - 4
Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable, in the pan.
⏱ 1 min - 5
Sear the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱ 10 min - 6
Divide the warm cooked rice among four bowls. Flake the cooked salmon over the rice in each bowl.
⏱ 2 min - 7
Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the salmon and rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱ 2 min