Mel’s Spicy Salmon or Chicken Rice Bowls

Source: https://healthyishfoods.com/spicy-salmon-roll-bowls/

My version edited below. 

Ingredients

BLACKENING SPICE

• ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt 
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika

BOWLS

• ▢ 12 ounces salmon or chicken tenderloins, deboned, cubed and seasoned
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 20 Edamame beans (I buy frozen and microwave) 
• ▢ ¼ cup brown rice uncooked (or I used the publix 90 second microwave pack), makes 1 cup cooked 
• ▢ ¼ cup cucumber, sliced thin 
• ▢ ½ avocado, sliced thin 
• ▢ ¼ cup green onions, chopped small
• ▢ 1 tablespoon jalapeno, sliced thin 
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cilantro, remove stems and chop 
• ▢ 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, split between the bowls
• ▢ 1 large lime, quartered
•  

SPICY SAUCE

• ▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise or cream cheese
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sriracha
• ▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos, low sodium
• ▢ 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Equipment

• ▢ 
  large skillet
• ▢ 
  2 small mixing bowls

Instructions 

• Combine the blackening spice in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Remove salmon skin and pin bones, if needed.
• Cube salmon or chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Pat the salmon or chicken dry with a paper towel and toss with the blackening spice until its well coated.
• Add two tablespoons olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
• Once hot, add the seasoned salmon cubes to the pan.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes turning frequently to prevent burning.
• Once cooked to your liking, set the salmon or chicken aside.
• Cook the edamame according to package.
  Cook the rice according to the package.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise or cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined, no lumps.
• Next, you’ll chop any remaining vegetables and herbs.

ASSEMBLE THE DISH:

• Grab two bowls.
• Add cooked rice to the bottom of your bowls.
• Next, add sliced avocado, chopped green onion, sliced jalapeno, sliced cucumber, seared salmon cubes, cilantro, fresh squeezed lime, and furikake.
• Finish with spicy sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 650kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 1234mg, Potassium: 1304mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 576IU, Vitamin C: 33mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 3mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650