Spicy Salmon Bowlwith Sesame Rice & Soy‑Butter Spinach
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 7 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant, protein‑packed bowl that pairs tender salmon with fragrant sesame‑infused rice and silky sautéed spinach. Finished with a punchy spicy rub and a drizzle of soy‑butter sauce, it’s a quick, satisfying dinner for two.
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Method
Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 1 ½ cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 12‑15 minutes until the rice is tender.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: tender steamed rice. Rinse until the water runs clear, then simmer covered until tender.
While the rice cooks, pat the salmon fillets dry and rub each with 1 tsp of the spicy seasoning, ensuring an even coating.
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin‑side down (if skin is present) and sear for 3‑4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: flaky salmon. Sear both sides until the flesh flakes easily.
Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest on a plate while you prepare the greens.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and toss in the washed spinach; sauté for 1‑2 minutes, stirring constantly, until just wilted.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: just-wilted spinach. Stir the leaves through the pan until they soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, softened butter, and an extra pinch of the spicy seasoning to create a silky soy‑butter drizzle.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: silky soy butter drizzle. Whisk softened butter with soy sauce and seasoning until combined.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in a drizzle of sesame oil for extra aroma (optional).
To assemble, divide the rice between two bowls, top each with a salmon fillet and a generous handful of sautéed spinach.
Drizzle the soy‑butter sauce evenly over both bowls, then finish with a light sprinkle of any remaining spicy seasoning for extra heat.
Serve immediately while the rice is warm and the salmon is still slightly hot.
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