Sesame Salmon Bowl with Peanut
Fish & seafoodMedium (30–60 min)Light & healthy
- Calories
- 733kcal
- Protein
- 41g
- Carbs
- 71g
- Fat
- 35g
- Total time
- 54min
Per serving · 28 min hands-on, 26 min waiting
Ingredients
Servings
- 133 g Soybeans
- 67 g Salmon
- 50 g White Rice
- 50 g Limes
- 23 g Tomatoes
- 17 g Peanuts
- 10 g Fresh Cilantro
- 5 g Sesame Seeds
- 5 g Olive Oil
- 2 g Cayenne
- 2 g Black Pepper
- 2 g Chili Powder
- 2 g Garlic
- 1 g Sugar
about €2.71 per serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Rice
3 min hands-on15 min waiting
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside, keeping warm.
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Make the Spice Coating
5 min hands-on
- Finely chop or crush the peanuts and place in a large bowl.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and sesame seeds.
- Mix thoroughly and transfer most to a plate, reserving some for garnish.
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Prepare the Salmon
3 min hands-on
- Place the salmon fillet flesh side down on the spice coating.
- Press gently to adhere the mixture, coating the sides as well.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
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Cook the Salmon
2 min hands-on9 min waiting
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
- Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Remove and set aside.
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Blanch the Soybeans
2 min hands-on2 min waiting
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Add soybeans and cook for 2 minutes until tender.
- Drain and set aside.
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Make the Peanut Lime Sauce
5 min hands-on
- Blend the remaining peanuts into a smooth paste.
- Add tomatoes, lime juice, and cayenne pepper.
- Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Combine Rice and Soybeans
3 min hands-on
- Finely chop coriander leaves, reserving some for garnish.
- Mix coriander and blanched soybeans into the warm rice.
- Stir gently to combine.
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Assemble the Bowl
3 min hands-on
- Divide the rice and soybean mixture between plates.
- Place the cooked salmon on top of each portion.
- Drizzle with peanut lime sauce.
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Garnish and Serve
2 min hands-on
- Sprinkle remaining spice mix over the top.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and a lime wedge.
- Serve immediately.
- Cooking tips:
- For maximum crispiness on the salmon, pat the fillet dry with a paper towel before coating it with the spice mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the chili when blending the sauce.
- To save time, you can prepare the rice and peanut sauce while the salmon is cooking.
- Toast the sesame seeds beforehand if you want a deeper, nuttier flavor in the spice mix.
Nutrition per serving
| Energy | 733 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Fat | 34.6 g |
| of which saturated | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 11.9 g |