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Pineapple Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl

Crispy salmon glazed with pineapple, soy and garlic served in a flavorful rice bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Latin
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 cup of fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 of a small sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
  • a pinch of salt and tajin seasoning (optional)

Citrus Slaw

  • 1 cup of cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
  • a pinch of salt, black pepper and celery salt (optional)

Pineapple Glazed Salmon

  • 2 salmon filets
  • 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic, crushed

Assembly

  • 1 1/2 cups of white rice, cooked
  • fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional garnish)
  • lime wedges (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Begin by cooking 1 1/2 cups of white rice according to the manufacturers directions

Make the pineapple salsa...

  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh diced pineapple with 1/2 of a small minced sweet bell pepper, 1/4 cup of minced red onion, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt and tajin seasoning and set aside for now

Make the citrus slaw...

  • In a medium bowl, toss 1 cup of thinly sliced cabbage (red or green) with 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt, black pepper and celery salt

Make the pineapple glazed salmon...

  • Pat 2 salmon filets dry with paper towels and season them generously with seasoned salt
  • Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a skillet and place it over medium heat
  • Once the skillet is warm, place the salmon skin side up into the skillet and let is cook undisturbed for 4 minutes or until the underside is crisp and golden brown
  • While the salmon is cooking, whisk 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple juice with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic in a small bowl
  • Once the underside is crisp and golden brown, flip the salmon and pour the pineapple glaze into the skillet
  • Cook the salmon, occasionally spooning the pineapple glaze over the salmon, until it is done to your liking
  • Once the salmon is done, remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the glaze from burning

Assemble the bowls...

  • Divide the rice between two shallow bowls
  • Add half of the pineapple salsa and citrus slaw into each bowl
  • Add the crispy glazed salmon into the bowls and garnish with finely chopped cilantro and lime wedges
  • Enjoy!