Description
Savor Mediterranean-inspired “Crunchy Brown Rice Salmon Bowls with Herbed Tahini Dressing” where nutty grains meet succulent fish. Zesty tahini drizzle and crisp textures create a delightful culinary journey you’ll want to explore again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Fresh Vegetables and Toppings:
- 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 avocado, sliced
Salmon Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Herbed Tahini Dressing:
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 24 tablespoons water (to thin as needed)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Create a pristine salmon preparation surface and thoroughly blot the fillets with absorbent paper, eliminating excess moisture for optimal seasoning adherence.
- Generously coat salmon with aromatic smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring even distribution across the entire fillet.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over robust medium-high temperature, allowing the pan to reach optimal heat for achieving a perfect golden crust.
- Carefully position salmon skin-side down, allowing the delicate skin to crisp and transform into a delectable texture, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes until edges become golden brown.
- Gently rotate the fillet, continuing cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the salmon reaches a perfect medium doneness with translucent center.
- While salmon rests, craft the vibrant herbed tahini dressing by whisking tahini, bright lemon juice, fruity olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, delicate dill, and optional honey in a mixing vessel.
- Gradually incorporate cool water, creating a silky, pourable consistency that will elegantly cascade over the prepared bowl components.
- Layer fluffy brown rice as the foundational element in serving vessels, creating a hearty base for the remaining ingredients.
- Artfully arrange mixed greens, julienned carrots, thinly sliced cucumbers, and creamy avocado atop the rice landscape.
- Crown each bowl with the beautifully seared salmon fillet, positioning it as the centerpiece of this nutritious composition.
- Generously drizzle the herbed tahini dressing, allowing it to cascade and intermingle with the various textures and flavors.
- Present immediately, optionally garnishing with additional fresh herb sprigs or zesty lemon wedges to enhance the visual and gustatory experience.
Notes
- Select wild-caught salmon for optimal nutrition and sustainable seafood choices, ensuring a richer flavor profile and higher omega-3 content.
- Gently pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to achieve an incredibly crispy skin and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Adjust tahini dressing thickness by slowly adding water, creating a silky smooth consistency that coats ingredients perfectly without being too runny or thick.
- Consider alternative protein options like grilled tofu or roasted chickpeas for vegetarian adaptations, maintaining the bowl’s balanced nutritional structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 683
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg