Grilled Soy-Ginger Sockeye Bowls
A fast Japanese-inspired summer dinner of smoky grilled sockeye, savory-sweet ginger glaze, and peak-season Washington zucchini over jasmine rice.
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Ingredients
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Alaskan sockeye salmon fillet12 ounces, cut into 2 fillets $20.44
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Organic zucchini squash12 ounces (about 2 medium), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks $2.77
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Organic jasmine Thai white rice3/4 cup $4.19
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Organic green onion2, thinly sliced $1.99
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Water1 cup
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Low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Honey2 teaspoons
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Fresh ginger2 teaspoons, finely grated
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Toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons
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Neutral cooking oil1 teaspoon
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Sesame seeds2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Toss 12 ounces zucchini planks with 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce.
- Rinse 3/4 cup jasmine rice. Place the 3/4 cup rinsed rice and 1 cup water in a small covered saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Brush this entire glaze over 12 ounces sockeye salmon.
- Reduce the covered saucepan to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the covered saucepan cooks, grill the glazed fillets flesh-side down for 3 minutes; turn and grill skin-side down for 3–5 minutes, until the center reaches 145°F. Grill the seasoned squash planks alongside them for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and striped with char.
- Rest the grilled fillets for 3 minutes while fluffing the cooked grain. Divide the fluffed grain, grilled squash planks, and glazed fillets between two shallow bowls.
- Top the two bowls with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $19–$22 for 2 servings using recipe portions and pantry staples.
Health notes: Approximately 700 calories per serving, with about 40 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, vegetables, and a moderate portion of rice.
Drink pairing: A dry Riesling balances the soy-ginger glaze while complementing the rich sockeye salmon.