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Ultimate Garlic Butter Salmon Rice Bowl for a Quick Meal
A flavorful and quick salmon rice bowl featuring garlic butter, perfect for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 12 ounces salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Grains
- 1 cup jasmine rice or medium-grain sushi rice
Dairy & Oils
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauces & Condiments
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Seasonings
- Salt Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional toppings
- sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, avocado, nori (seaweed sheets) (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions; let rest and fluff.
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper. Melt butter, add garlic, soy, honey, lemon juice; whisk.
- Heat oil in skillet, sear salmon skin-side down 4-5 mins, flip, baste with garlic butter, cook until done.
- Divide rice into bowls, top with salmon, drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, avocado, serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime before serving.