Ginger-Soy Sockeye Rice Bowls

Tender wild sockeye, blistered summer green beans, and fluffy rice come together under a glossy ginger-soy glaze in this vibrant one-skillet dinner.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces $14.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    8 ounces $2.19
  • Nishiki® Premium Medium Grain Rice
    1/2 cup dry $13.29
  • Water
    3/4 cup
  • Organic Ginger Root
    2 teaspoons grated $3.99
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.79
  • Green Onions
    1 green onion $1.19
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 teaspoons
  • Toasted sesame oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon, divided
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • Sesame seeds
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1/2 cup dry rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the runoff is clear, then drain well. Trim 8 ounces green beans, thinly slice 1 green onion, grate 2 teaspoons ginger, mince 1 garlic clove, and pat 12 ounces salmon dry before cutting it into two equal portions.
  2. Season 8 ounces trimmed green beans with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Season 12 ounces portioned salmon with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Combine the rinsed 1/2 cup dry rice and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  4. While the rice cooks, whisk together 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove.
  5. Heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all 8 ounces seasoned green beans and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and blistered; toss with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, then transfer to a plate.
  6. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil. Add both seasoned salmon portions, 12 ounces total, skin-side down if applicable; sear for 3 minutes, turn, and cook for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in all the prepared glaze, and cook for about 1 minute while spooning the glaze over the fish, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
  7. Fluff the cooked rice and divide all the cooked components between 2 shallow bowls. Spoon the skillet glaze over the top, then garnish with 1 sliced green onion and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds total.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $16–$19 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and 4 grams of fiber.

Drink pairing: A chilled Riesling balances the savory-sweet glaze and rich sockeye salmon.