Description
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, these Lemon Garlic Salmon Rice Bowls combine zesty glazed salmon with fluffy rice and colorful veggies for the perfect all-in-one meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil to make the glaze.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or oil your skillet lightly.
- Brush salmon with glaze and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or cook in skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until salmon is cooked through.
- While salmon cooks, slice avocado and cucumber, shred carrots, and chop parsley.
- Warm rice if needed, then assemble bowls with rice, salmon, and toppings.
- Drizzle remaining glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sriracha to the glaze.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a whole grain option.
- Toast sesame seeds for deeper flavor.
- Prep toppings ahead to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon garlic salmon, rice bowl, healthy salmon recipe, salmon meal prep, easy fish dinner