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Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowl

Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowl with Orange Ginger Miso Dressing. This healthy, flavour-packed salmon bowl recipe has tons of protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bowl, healthy, quinoa, Salmon
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Large pot with lid
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • 3 Plates for coating the salmon
  • 4 Shallow bowls for serving

Ingredients

Sesame Crusted Salmon

  • 1 lb salmon fillets cut into 1” cubes (500g–see note*)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds

Orange Ginger Miso Dressing

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 125ml
  • Zest from one orange
  • 4 Tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 in fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes

Quinoa

  • 1.5 cups dry quinoa
  • 3 cups stock of your choosing

Optional add-ins, according to your preference

  • Baby romaine lettuce leaves
  • Sliced avocado
  • Edamame beans shelled & prepared according to package directions
  • Soft boiled eggs shelled & cut in half
  • Sliced mini cucumbers
  • Orange segments
  • Green onion for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisking until combined. Refrigerate until needed to allow the flavours to combine. Can be prepared a day in advance.
  • Prepare quinoa, according to package directions, substituting the water with stock of your choice. When done, cover and set aside until needed.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, prepare salmon by cutting off the skin and removing any pin bones, if necessary. Cut into 1” cubes.
  • In a shallow bowl or plate, combine sesame seeds.
  • In a second shallow bowl or plate, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the sesame oil.
  • Using one hand, crust each cube of salmon by rolling it in the oil to coat all sides, and then pressing it into the sesame seeds with the other hand. When all sides are coated in sesame seeds, set on a plate. Repeat with remaining cubes of salmon.
  • To cook the salmon, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Using tongs, add salmon cubes to skillet. Allow to sit undisturbed to form a crust for about a minute, then turn all pieces to the next side. Repeat until all sides have been seared and salmon is just barely cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble the bowl, add ½ cup cooked quinoa each to 4 shallow bowls. Divide salmon among the 4 bowls. Add optional add-ins, and then drizzle dressing over each bowl.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion and more sesame seeds.

Notes

*Note: When you purchase the salmon, you can ask to have the skin removed.
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