Unlike Poke Bowls, a popular dish in Hawaiian cuisine, these Easy Salmon Rice Bowls are just a bit different.

This one consists of a base of rice and is topped with bite-sized cooked pieces of salmon, along with an array of vegetables, fruits, sauces, and seasonings.

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The toppings can vary depending on personal preference, of course, but common ingredients include avocado, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, and pineapple. I made mine just a bit different and it is an explosion of flavor.

I don’t think I ever made a rice bowl more delicious.

The salmon was marinated in a soy sauce-based mixture, which adds flavor and helps to tenderize the fish. In addition to spy sauce, I added garlic, chili pepper, onion powder, and black pepper, as well as a healthy squeeze of lemon juice.

I love poke bowl, but being far from the sea/ocean, and freshly caught source of fish I feel the safest to cook my salmon. 

Salmon rice bowls are not only delicious but also a healthy meal option, as they are packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals. 

That being said, try to get wild-caught. It is a bit more expensive but there is a huge difference in the taste and nutrition.

Anyway, these bowls are also easy to customize, making them a versatile option for any meal of the day.

Overall, salmon rice bowls are a flavorful and nutritious meal idea that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves seafood and high-quality ingredients.

Seafood recipes you might like:

Salmon and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

Classic Beer Battered Fried Fish

Easy Shrimp and Grits

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Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Salmon Rice Bowl

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Easy and Simple meal idea. It is fulfilling and satisfying too.

Ingredients

• 1 lb wild-caught salmon
• 2 tablespoon olive oil

Salmon Marinade:

• 1/4 cup lite soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad:

• 1/2 medium size onion, chopped
• 10 cheery tomatoes, quartered; or 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chipped

White Rice:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Additional Toppings:

• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 can of organic black beans
• 1 can of organic yellow corn
• Toasted Sesame Seeds
• Drizzle of olive oil (optional)

Instructions

Salmon Prep:

1. Cut salmon into bite-size pieces. I like keeping the skin on but if you dislike it, just remove the skin before cutting into it.
2. Mix marinate together then pour over the salmon.
3. Coat salmon well and cover, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make a salad and rice.
   

How to make the rice:

1. Wash white rice 2 to 3 times, then soak it in cold water for 15 minutes.
2. Remove the water, then add a good pinch of salt to the rice, then cover it with cold water; Water should be approximately 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) above the rice.
3. Let the water boil at a high temp, then turn the temperature down to simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, covered; this will also depend on the size and freshness of your rice.
4. When rice is cooked, uncover and mix it. Add any other seasoning.
5. In this case, I added oil, chopped parsley, and a bit of lemon juice but you can also use lime instead if you have it.

Salad:

1. Combine everything together.
2. Add to a glass container, preferably with a fitted lid, and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

How to cook salmon in the pan:

1. Warm a large skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan.
2. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes.
3. Turn the fish over, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about approx 3 more minutes.
4. Take it out of the skillet and set it aside.

Rice Bowl Assembly:

1. Add 1/2 cup of rice to the bowl.
2. Then top each bowl with 1/4 of avocado, black beans, corn, salad mixture, and salmon.

Notes

You can do this with chicken as well. The time of cooking will be different.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 791Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1110mgCarbohydrates: 64gNet Carbohydrates: 50gFiber: 14gSugar: 14gProtein: 39g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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Quick recipe for easy shrimp and grits. It is the best and one of my favourite comfort food. It also makes an amazing family dinner idea.

When I want to make a quick meal for my family this recipe always comes to the rescue.

Well, there is always pasta, but I am trying really hard not to make pasta every other night.

I am being creative, like making breakfast for dinner. It is nothing original but it works for us.

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Since we are talking about quick and easy meals, shrimp goes well with rice, pasta or potatoes.

On the other hand, chicken, pork or beef goes very well with grits. There is always a solution when it comes to creating an amazingly delicious quick and easy dinner.

To be honest, this makes an incredible brunch food or lunch.

All you need to cut the meat into smaller pieces to cook fast. It tastes absolutely amazing with lemon and butter.

From time to time my family gets picky around food; no runny yolks, problems with chunky pasta sauce as well as floating onions in the stew or soup, etc.

There is so much more than they do not like, but I just wanted to name a few to tell you that we just like any other family. I cook all the time and experiment so my kids would eat what I make.

I am sure that you have at least one picky eater in your house, so if there are no allergies this meal is a winner. They will lick a bowl and ask for more.

Recipes you might like:

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO WITH SHRIMP

SALMON BIBIMBAP — KOREAN RICE BOWL

INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POT PIES

CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS

EASY FISHERMAN PIE

So traditionally grits are gluten-free, however, make sure to check because some brands like Quaker does not consider them to be gluten-free due to the possibility of cross-contamination. I am just sharing what everyone is saying.

There are other brands that are gluten-free and instant. I just wanted to put that out there if you did not know.

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Yield: Serves 4

Easy Shrimp and Grits

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Quick and Easy Shrimp and Grits recipe; a perfect family dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Grits

• 1 cup instant grits
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cup chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste (always taste food)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Shrimp

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 to 1 ½ shrimp lbs., peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Old Bay Seasoning to taste
• Freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

How to make grits:

1. Cook grits according to package instructions using half and half or heavy whipped
   cream (or milk) and chicken stock in place of water.
2. Generously season your grits with ½ teaspoon of salt and about ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper,
   or to please your taste. Always add less and taste it. You can always add more. Stir and cook grits at the low temperature until liquid is absorbed and becomes creamy and smooth.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and set aside and keep warm. It takes usually around 5-7 minutes to finish instant grits at a lower temperature or about 20 to 25 minutes if you going to make stone-ground grits. Read instructions on the back of the package as it could be very helpful.

How to prep shrimp:

1. Peel and devein shrimp if they are not already. Wash well under cold water.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, for a couple of minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, and shrimp and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Cook at medium temperature, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through about 3 minutes to up to 5 minutes. Do not overcook. As soon as it is pink all throughout it is cooked.
5. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately with grits, garnished with chopped parsley.
   
   

Notes

The ratio you need to remember for stone-ground grits is 4:1. It's 4 cups of liquid to 1 cup of stone-ground grits. You can use just water, or a combination of stock, water, and milk/cream.

If you do not have old bay seasoning you may use just celery salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and paprika.

You could use cubed chicken breast instead of shrimp to make this dish. Cooking time might take a few minutes longer but it tastes amazing. That is just in case of allergies or if you dislike shrimp. Also, some of you were asking if you could use pork. Yes, pork tenderloin is perfectly fine, just slice it into smaller pieces.

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Simple Halibut Burger Recipe is a must-try. I believe that this is one of the best burgers I have ever made. It is so juicy, tasty and just enchanting.

My kids had these as a traditional burger in a bun, with pickles, tomato, and condiments.

However, my husband and I loved it in my amazing side dish, Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce.

Goodness! That meal was fitting for a king and a queen. It was so tasty that I wished we had leftovers.

This burger is approachable with accessible ingredients. If you like tuna cakes, then you will love these for sure.

Although, I have to add that the taste is far better than tuna cakes. For instance, there is nothing like using fresh fish like this Alaskan halibut.

I feel a bit spoiled and extremely grateful because I get fresh fish from Alaska every month. Sitka Salmon Shares has been a blessing to me and my family.

We really love fish, but after getting from this monthly subscription, I know what a difference it has made for us.

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Sometimes, it is total through back to the ’80s when we would vacation for weeks at the Adriatic Sea.

We would eat freshly caught seafood all the time. Nonetheless, over the years you forget how wild salmon taste or cod.

My family loves going on fishing trips and I really appreciate all the catch that my boys would bring o our tend. However, can you even imagine getting a full box, a bounty of delicious fish every month?

We are talking about three species of wild salmon and four species of whitefish, all seasonally home-delivered to your doorstep through our Community Supported Fishery.

Perhaps Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, pot-caught spot prawns, and more sound better to you.

Now, let us talk about fish. I got my fish from Sitka Salmon Shares, but allow me to tell you a bit more about them.

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Fish is without a doubt the best one that I had in a long time. You will not be disappointed, plus the fish comes to your fantastic doorstep but read more about Sitka Salmon Shares below.

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Yield: Serves 4

Simple Halibut Burgers

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Instead of regular beef burgers why don't you make a little switch and make this amazingly delicious and I might add Simple Halibut Burger Recipe. You will not regret it because my halibut burgers are not only simple but extremely tasty as well.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound halibut burger meat
• 2 tablespoon olive oil + extra to brush on the skillet
• 1 large organic egg
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plus 3 tablespoons extra

Instructions

1. If your halibut burger meat is frozen then defrost first. I like placing mine in the fridge overnight and mix the ingredients in the morning so it could marinate all day in my fridge for the best-tasting burger.
2. Prep and measure everything, then combine all the ingredients in one large bowl.
3. Line a tray, plate or a baking sheet with silicone baking mat, parchment paper or even plastic wrap would work. This will get the burgers off the tray easily.
4. Divide the mixture meat into 4 and roll each portion into a ball. Press the balls down gently with your hands to form 4 patties. Sometimes I make them a bit smaller; you could get 6 smaller patties or 4 thicker once. 4 patties would make a bit over 4 oz burger patty.
5. Coat each patty with the breadcrumbs on both sides then place on the tray/plate. You can use any breadcrumbs on hand; panko, plain, Italian style, etc.
6. Now, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to up to 12 hours. Allowing burgers to marinate in the fridge will help them bind better as well as cook easier, plus the flavor will be that much tastier.
7. Turn your stove to medium-high and heat cast-iron skillet or just a frying pan if you do not have a cast-iron skillet. Make sure to brush the bottom of the pan with oil.
8. Add the patties, in batches, and cook until browned on the bottom, 2 minutes on one side then flip and cook 3 minutes on the other, flip again and let t cook for an additional two to three minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary. The patties will feel firmer in the center when done.
9. They are great the next day as well, just make sure to refrigerate them.
   

Notes

You may use some dill as well for the fresh burgers. Also, green onions work well with this mixture.

You can use extra oil to oil your hands to make burgers easier.

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