Warm Salmon and Basmati Rice Bowl with Avocado
Flaky warm salmon served over steamed basmati rice with creamy avocado. Comforting, simple to make, and tailored for digestive comfort.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yordanka + Lila
Yordanka created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan
Time saver
Leftover cooked salmon and rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Season 150g salmon fillet with 1/4 tsp…
Season 150g salmon fillet with 1/4 tsp of fine sea salt.
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Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in…
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes until the skin turns golden and crisp.
Look for: the skin turns golden and crisp
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Flip the salmon fillet over and cook…
Flip the salmon fillet over and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the flesh flakes easily with a fork
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Warm 1 cup of pre-cooked white basmati…
Warm 1 cup of pre-cooked white basmati rice in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes until steaming throughout.
Look for: steaming throughout
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Spoon the warm basmati rice into a…
Spoon the warm basmati rice into a shallow bowl.
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Place the cooked salmon fillet on top…
Place the cooked salmon fillet on top of the rice and arrange 0.5 diced avocado alongside.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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