Ginger-Soy Sockeye Rice Bowls
Wild sockeye salmon gets a glossy ginger-soy glaze alongside crisp July green beans and rice for a practical Japanese-inspired Washington summer dinner.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 ounces $14.99
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Fresh Bagged Green Beans8 ounces $2.19
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Nishiki® Premium Medium Grain Rice1/2 cup dry $13.29
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Water3/4 cup
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Organic Ginger Root2 teaspoons grated $3.99
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Garlic1 clove $0.79
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Green Onions1 green onion $1.19
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Honey2 teaspoons
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Neutral cooking oil2 teaspoons
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Sesame seeds1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Trim 8 ounces green beans; thinly slice 1 green onion; grate 2 teaspoons ginger; mince 1 garlic clove; pat 12 ounces salmon dry and cut it into two equal portions.
- Combine 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.
- While the rice cooks, whisk 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces trimmed 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.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil. Place 12 ounces portioned salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 4 minutes; turn, cook for 2 minutes, then pour in all the prepared glaze and simmer for 1–2 minutes, spooning it over the fish, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide all cooked components between 2 shallow bowls. Spoon the pan glaze over the bowls, 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, omega-3 fats, and 4 grams of fiber.
Drink pairing: A chilled Riesling balances the savory-sweet glaze and rich sockeye salmon.