Salmon Crunch Bowls

• servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Kosher salt

1½ cups brown rice

4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter

4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

FOR THE SRIRACHA MAYO

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sriracha, plus more as needed

1 lime

Kosher salt

Toppings (optional): mixed greens, chopped cilantro, peanuts, chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage

Directions

1. Make the rice and salmon: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, then return the rice to the pot and stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter and a big pinch of salt. Cover until you're ready to eat.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Place the salmon on the prepared sheet. Sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, and ginger, then rub with the soy sauce, sriracha,1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, and the maple syrup.

4. In a medium bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the panko, sesame seeds, and a big pinch of salt. Stir the panko mixture until combined.

5. Spread the panko over the top of the salmon. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the salmon easily flakes when you prod at it with a fork.

6. Meanwhile, make the sriracha mayo: In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and sriracha. Halve the lime and juice one half into the mayo mixture; cut the remaining half into wedges for serving. Season the sriracha mayo with a small pinch of salt. Taste and add more sriracha if you want it spicier.

7. Now set everything out and let everyone build their own bowls!

Notes

TIP:

The salmon can be fully assembled and thrown in the fridge until you're 20 minutes from when you want to serve dinner, then baked.