Quick Asian-Style Salmon Rice Bowls

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This recipe is a total mood-lifter! Season salmon fillets with a mixture of soy sauce, honey, and sriracha, then either pan-sear or bake them. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Pro tip: make extra sauce to drizzle over everything – you'll thank me later!

⏱️ Total Time: 20 minutes

🔨 Difficulty Level: 2/5

👥 Serves: 4

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Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon sriracha

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-inch ginger, grated

For the Bowls:

• 4 cups cooked rice

• 1 large broccoli head, cut into florets

• Sesame seeds

• Green onions, sliced

• Extra sauce for drizzling

Equipment Needed

• Large skillet

• Small bowl for sauce

• Steamer basket or microwave-safe bowl

• Rice cooker or pot

• Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

1. Mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

2. Reserve half the sauce for serving.

3. Pat salmon dry and coat with remaining sauce.

4. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side.

6. Steam broccoli until bright green (about 5 minutes).

7. Assemble bowls: rice, salmon, broccoli.

8. Drizzle with reserved sauce.

9. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Pro Tips

• Look for center-cut salmon pieces of equal thickness

• Don't move salmon while cooking for better crust

• Make extra sauce - it's great on everything

• Steam broccoli just until crisp-tender

• Can substitute any quick-cooking vegetable

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