Salmon Bowls

Recipes

Living in Florida, surrounded by water, always has me craving seafood. Thankfully we have tons of place that carry fresh catches. One of my family’s favorite type of fish is salmon. Salmon is not only delicious but has tons of health benefits, see the extension list below.

Benefits of Eating Salmon

  • Boosts Immunity — tons of omega-3s, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D
  • Great Lean Protein Source –4oz filet has 26g of protein
  • Brain Boosting Powers–omega-3s, vitamin B12, selenium and choline have been linked to improve brain overall function, cognition and neurological health
  • Improves Bone Health–vitamin D
  • Anti-Inflammatory

So know that we know salmon is in fact a super food, let’s talk about this easy + healthy dish that my whole family loves. Putting together a salmon bowl is not only so so yum but is easily customizable so each family member can choose what they want to put in their bowl. I am putting my favs below but get creative!

Ingredients (makes 4 bowls):

  • 16oz cooked salmon (recipe below)
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 cup pickled red onions (recipe below)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced super thin
  • soy sauce, to drizzle over
  • Optional: spicy mayo (we love Acid League’s Maker’s Mayo Spicy) and sesame seeds

Directions:

1) place 1/2 cup rice in a bowl, top with 4oz salmon and then whatever toppings you want

2) drizzle with soy sauce and add any of the optional toppings like the spicy mayo and sesame seeds

Salmon Recipe –>

  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. On a large baking sheet, place your cleaned and deboned salmon skin side down.
  3. Coat the salmon with 2 tbsp EVOO, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp black pepper, 3 tbsp soy sauce. Rub into the salmon well.
  4. Place baking sheet in oven and cook for about 15 minutes until salmon is fork tender.

Quick-Pickled Onions Recipe –>

  1. In a mason jar add 1/2 medium red onion that has been sliced thin, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar and then fill with water until the jar is almost full.
  2. Shake well and place in the fridge to pickle for at least 1 hour.