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A delicious Asian-inspired salmon and rice bowl garnished with fresh cilantro.
Stovetop~40 minComplexity

Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl

This Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl contains 8g protein and 139 calories per serving—best paired with higher-protein additions rather than eaten alone. Yields 4 servings from quick stovetop work, useful for rounding out carbs and fats around your main proteins. Use as a base layer under chicken or beef to structure balanced macros.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
  • Fish sauce(30g)
  • Brown sugar(60g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
  • Lime(5g)
  • Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Sriracha sauce(10g)
  • Salmon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Mango
  • Cucumber
  • Avocado
  • Edamame, Shelled(240g)
  • ¼ Cup Minced Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish
  • ½ Cup Toasted Coconut, For Garnish
  • Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (Optional)
  • Fresno Chile Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place skin-side down in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 5–7 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then transfer to a cutting board and break into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Make the dressing: Whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and sriracha in a small bowl until combined. Reserve ½ cup in a separate container.
  3. 3Cook the coconut rice: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring the coconut milk mixture to a simmer, add the brown rice, and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. 4Prepare the fresh components: While the rice cooks, dice the mango and cucumber, pit and slice the avocado, slice the Fresno chile pepper, and cut the lime into wedges for serving.
  5. 5Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm coconut rice evenly among 4 airtight containers while hot, then top each with one-quarter of the salmon pieces, mango, cucumber, avocado, edamame, and Fresno pepper.
  6. 6Finish and portion: Drizzle each bowl with the reserved dressing and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing, or seal containers for meal prep storage.

Nutrition — Per Serving

139

calories

8g

protein

3g

fat

Carbohydrates
22g
Saturated fat
0.4g
Sodium
785 mg
Dietary fiber
3.3g

4 servings per batch · ~98g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl have per serving?

Each serving contains only 8g of protein and 139 calories, making this recipe too light on protein to function as a primary protein source. The macro breakdown is 3g fat and 22g carbs per serving.

How long does Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl take to prep?

This is a quick prep stovetop recipe yielding 4 servings per batch, but the low protein content means it works better as a side dish or base rather than a standalone meal. Despite quick prep time, you'll need to pair it with additional protein sources.

Is Coconut Rice Salmon Bowl good for fat loss?

At only 8g protein and 139 calories per serving, this recipe is too low in protein to support fat loss effectively where protein preservation is critical. Use it as a carbohydrate or vegetable base paired with a high-protein main.

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