Grilled Maple-Soy Coho Rice Bowls
A bright grilled coho bowl built for mid-May in Washington, when crisp radishes, green onions, cucumbers, and tender peas feel especially fresh. The sweet-savory glaze cooks quickly, and the raw-crunchy toppings keep dinner light and colorful.
Ingredients
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Coho salmon fillet12 oz, cut into 2 portions Sale $9.99/lb
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Riceland Jasmine Rice3/4 cup dry Sale $2.79 for 32 oz
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Kroger® Snow Peas4 oz, thinly sliced $3.89 for 8 oz
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Cucumber1, thinly sliced $0.99 each
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Green Top Red Radishes4 radishes, thinly sliced $1.99 each bunch
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Green Onions2, thinly sliced $1.50 each bunch
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Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag1 tablespoon grated $3.99 for 7 oz
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Soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Brown sugar or honey1 tablespoon
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Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons, divided
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon, plus oil for grill grates
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Sesame oil, optional1 teaspoon
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Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables first: thinly slice 4 radishes, 1 cucumber, 4 oz snow peas, and 2 green onions. Toss the radishes and cucumber with 1 tablespoon vinegar and a pinch of salt; set aside while you cook.
- Rinse 3/4 cup jasmine rice until the water runs mostly clear. Cook with 1 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt on the stove, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Make the glaze by stirring together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon neutral oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil if using.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Pat 12 oz coho salmon dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and brush with half the glaze.
- Oil the grill grates. Grill the salmon skin-side down if it has skin, about 4 minutes. Turn carefully, brush with the remaining glaze, and grill 2 to 4 minutes more, until the salmon flakes and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Quickly toss the sliced snow peas with the hot rice so they soften slightly but stay crisp.
- Plate the snow pea rice in shallow bowls. Top with grilled coho, pickled cucumber-radish crunch, and sliced green onions; spoon over any resting juices from the salmon.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $16–$19 for the portions used, based on the listed sale coho plus spring vegetables; pantry staples not counted.
Health notes: Approximately 610 calories per serving. High-protein from coho, moderate carbs from jasmine rice, and plenty of fresh crunch; go lighter on the glaze if watching sodium.
Drink pairing: Choose a crisp, citrusy white with enough acidity for the soy-ginger glaze and crunchy vegetables. A dry Riesling also works well if you like a hint of fruit against the chile and ginger.