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5-Minute Microwave Salmon Rice Bowl with Bok Choy

This 5-Minute Microwave Salmon Rice Bowl with Bok Choy is a quick, nutritious delight! Enjoy tender salmon and vibrant bok choy over nutty brown rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup frozen brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon sweet red chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 6 ounces salmon filet
  • 1 piece baby bok choy halved lengthwise
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Microwave-safe plate
  • Grater
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the 1/2 cup of frozen brown rice. Add a splash of water to keep it moist. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for about 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. While the rice is cooking, place the 6-ounce salmon filet on a separate microwave-safe plate. Season it with a pinch of kosher salt and rub it with a teaspoon of sesame oil for added flavor.
  3. Microwave the salmon, uncovered, for about 2 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the filet, so check for doneness.
  4. Take your halved baby bok choy and place it in the same bowl as the rice for the last minute of cooking. Cover with the plate again and microwave for an additional minute. This will steam the bok choy perfectly.
  5. Once everything is cooked, remove the bowl and plate from the microwave. Flake the salmon with a fork and layer it over the rice and bok choy. Drizzle the sweet red chili sauce, Sriracha, and fresh grated ginger over the top. Mix gently and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze the salmon and cooked rice separately for up to a month; bok choy is best enjoyed fresh.
  • To reheat, microwave until warm, adding a splash of water to keep the rice moist.