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Sweet Savory Salmon Spinach Rice Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650
A delicious and healthy bowl combining tender baked salmon, wilted spinach, and flavorful jasmine rice topped with a sweet and savory sauce.

Ingredients

Sauce ingredients

  • 1 piece lime (for juice)
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce

Main ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
  • 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 pound salmon fillet (divided into 4 pieces)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking pan with foil.
  • Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
  • Heat sesame oil, add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant. Add soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, then stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
  • Brush salmon with sauce, bake for 12-14 minutes. Wilt spinach in a pan. Serve rice topped with spinach and salmon, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: rice, Salmon, Spinach