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Salmon Donburi (Salmon Rice Bowl) recipe by Safe Plated

Salmon Donburi (Salmon Rice Bowl)

A simple yet satisfying Japanese rice bowl with pan-seared salmon, a savory sauce, and a sprinkle of nori.

10m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains soyContains fishNUTS-free
500 cal|35g protein|55g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce (wheat-free tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon Sake (rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 4 cups Cooked rice
  • 4 sheets Nori seaweed

Instructions

  1. 1Place the 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the fillets into approximately 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup Soy sauce (wheat-free tamari), 2 tablespoons Mirin, 1 tablespoon Sake, 1 tablespoon Brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon Ginger. Whisk these ingredients together until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
  3. 3Place a 10-inch or 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to heat for 2-3 minutes until it reaches approximately 375-400°F (190-200°C). Carefully add the cut 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the pieces are opaque throughout, lightly browned on the exterior, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a piece reads 145°F (63°C).
  4. 4Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the cooked salmon in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring gently to ensure all salmon pieces are coated.
  5. 5Divide the 4 cups Cooked rice evenly among four individual serving bowls. Spoon the sauced salmon from the skillet over the rice in each bowl.
  6. 6Take the 4 sheets Nori seaweed and, using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut them into thin strips, approximately 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) wide. Sprinkle these nori strips over the salmon in each bowl before serving.

Substitutions

Soy SauceWheat-Free Tamari

Avoids gluten.

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