Salmon with Ginger-Lime Rice Bowls

Flaky pan-seared salmon with a bright ginger-lime glaze, served over fragrant rice with a side of quickly steamed edamame for a fresh and wholesome weeknight meal.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 5
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $4.62/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Protein
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- fresh
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cup water
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
Instructions
- Rinse 1 1/2 cups white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed white rice with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side up if applicable, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
- During the last minute of cooking, pour the ginger-lime sauce over the salmon and let it glaze. Meanwhile, steam 1 cup frozen shelled edamame according to package directions.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Divide the rice among bowls, top with salmon and any extra glaze, and serve with steamed edamame.
Notes
You can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds over the bowls for extra texture and flavor if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 37 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 16.5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg