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A vibrant quick salmon bowl filled with fresh ingredients.

Speedy Sesame Salmon & Avocado Power Bowl

This Speedy Sesame Salmon & Avocado Power Bowl is a nutritious and delicious meal that comes together quickly. Flaky salmon, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado are served over a bed of grains and drizzled with a savory sesame-ginger dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-6 oz Salmon Fillets per person, skin on or off
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa brown or white
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, snap peas, or edamame (shelled) Quick-Cooking Vegetables
  • 1/2 Avocado sliced or diced
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • fresh cilantro or parsley
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
  • 1/4 tsp Sriracha or red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your chosen grains (rice or quinoa) according to package directions if they are uncooked.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and your preferred seasonings.
  3. For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), place salmon on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
  4. For pan-searing, heat 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. While the salmon cooks, steam your vegetables for a few minutes with water and a lid, or sauté in a hot pan with oil for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, and optional ginger and Sriracha until well combined.
  7. Assemble the bowl by creating a base with the cooked grain, then topping with salmon, vegetables, and sliced avocado.
  8. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh herbs if desired; serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice levels in the sauce to your preference. Feel free to customize with other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.