15 Minute Sesame Salmon and Edamame Power Bowl
A quick, high-protein pescatarian dinner bowl featuring flaky salmon, shelled edamame, and crisp veggies over warm rice. Tossed in a simple sesame-soy dressing for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Stacie + Lila
Stacie 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
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Colander · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Store any extra cooked salmon or rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Microwave 0.5 cup (100g) of pre-cooked brown rice according to package directions, about 1 minute, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Allow: 1 minute
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 1 tsp (5ml) of sesame oil.
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Add 150g salmon fillet to the pan…
Add 150g salmon fillet to the pan skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp; flip and cook for another 3 minutes until flaky and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C).
Look for: skin is crisp
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Place 0.5 cup (75g) of thawed shelled edamame and 0.5 cup (50g) of shredded carrot next to the warm rice in the bowl.
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Flake the cooked salmon gently with a…
Flake the cooked salmon gently with a fork and place it into the bowl.
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Whisk 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil, and 1 tsp (5ml) rice vinegar until combined.
Look for: combined
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Drizzle the dressing evenly over the warm…
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the warm bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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