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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- 2Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice and sriracha. Reserve ½ cup of dressing in a separate small bowl.
- 3Make the salmon. Place the salmon on the prepared sheet. Brush salmon with the reserved ½ cup dressing. Roast for 15 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes apart with a fork.
- 4Divide the coconut rice among 4 bowls. Top with the salmon, mango, cucumber, avocado, and edamame. Garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut, and sesame seeds and Fresno pepper, if using. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.
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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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.
