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A Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl with wild rice, sliced cucumbers, and a quick sauce.

Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl

This Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl recipe is a quick and delicious meal featuring perfectly cooked salmon, fresh cucumber, and a savory ginger-sesame sauce, all served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4-6 ounces salmon fillet wild-caught if possible
  • 1 cup cooked rice brown, sushi, or quinoa
  • English cucumber or Persian cucumbers

Sesame Ginger Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

For Cooking and Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish, toasted or untoasted
  • 1 tablespoon green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or preferred cooking oil
  • Salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by cooking your chosen rice according to the package directions.
  • While the rice cooks, thinly slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons and set aside.

Sauce and Salmon

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey or maple syrup; whisk well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

Cooking Methods (Choose one):

  • **Pan-searing:** Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
  • **Baking:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place salmon on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  • **Air Frying:** Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through.

Assembly

  • Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls, flake the cooked salmon over the rice, and arrange the sliced cucumbers alongside.
  • Generously drizzle the sesame ginger sauce over the salmon and cucumbers, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions; serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also customize your bowl with other vegetables like avocado, shredded carrots, or edamame.