Ginger-Soy Coho Rice Bowls
A quick Japanese-inspired rice bowl pairs stove-seared coho with glossy ginger-soy glaze, crisp bok choy, and peak-season Washington corn.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $26
- Calories per serving: 640 cal
- Stovetop
Ingredients
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Coho salmon fillet12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $17.99
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Organic baby bok choy12 ounces (about 2 small heads) $2.99
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Bi-color corn2 ears $0.79
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Sushi white short grain rice1/2 cup dry $2.39
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Green onion2 scallions $1.39
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Water2/3 cup
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Morton kosher salt1 3/8 teaspoons
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
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Reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons
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Honey1 tablespoon
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Fresh ginger2 teaspoons finely grated
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Garlic1 clove finely grated
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
Instructions
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Pat 12 ounces coho salmon dry and season all over with 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt. Refrigerate uncovered for 15 minutes while preparing the rice and vegetables.
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Rinse 1/2 cup sushi rice until the water is nearly clear. Combine it in a small saucepan with 2/3 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon Morton kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Trim and halve 12 ounces baby bok choy lengthwise. Shuck 2 ears bi-color corn and cut the kernels from the cobs. Thinly slice 2 scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
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Make the ginger-soy glaze by stirring together:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 finely grated garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Set the glaze beside the stove.
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Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bok choy cut-side down and scatter in the corn, scallion whites, and 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt. Cook for 3 minutes, turn the bok choy, and continue cooking until crisp-tender and browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to two shallow bowls.
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Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down, or presentation-side down if skinless, and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Turn, reduce the heat to medium-low, and pour in the ginger-soy glaze. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the bubbling glaze over the fish, until the salmon reaches 125°F. Transfer it to a plate and rest for 3 minutes while the glaze thickens briefly off the heat.
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Fluff the rice and divide it between the bowls with the bok choy and corn. Top each bowl with a salmon portion, spoon over the skillet glaze, scatter with the sliced scallion greens, and serve.
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Drink pairing: A lightly off-dry Riesling balances the savory soy glaze and complements the rich coho salmon.