Salmon Bowls With Coconut Rice

Ingredients

Makes 2 bowls

For the salmon:

2 salmon filets

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp coconut aminos

2 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 pinch ginger, grated

⅛ tsp red pepper flakes

⅛ tsp sea salt

For the spicy mayo:

2 tbsp mayonnaise

5-10 splashes hot sauce

For the coconut rice:

1 c jasmine rice

1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk

¼ c water

For the spinach:

2 c spinach

1 tbsp olive or avocado oil

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

½ pinch ginger, grated

1 clove garlic, grated

1 pinch sea salt

1 pinch pepper

Optional Toppings

Black sesame seeds

Avocado

Cilantro

Chili oil

Roasted seaweed

Jalapeño

Instructions

For the salmon:

1. Pat salmon filets dry and place in a shallow dish.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Pour the mixture over the salmon and marinate for 10-20 minutes.
3. Bake the salmon at 375 F for 8-12 minutes (depending on the thickness of your salmon).

For the coconut rice:

1. Rinse the rice, and add to the instant pot, along with the coconut milk, and water.
2. Set the Instant Pot to the rice function.  Allow the rice to cook for 12 minutes, then continue to steam for an additional 12 minutes or until the pressure valve has released.

For the spicy mayo:

1. Combine the mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to make it spicier if needed.

For the spinach:

1. Heat the olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add grated garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the spinach, along with a pinch of sea salt and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach has wilted.
4. Top with the toasted sesame oil and toss the spinach to distribute the oil.

Assembling the salmon bowls:

1. Add the coconut rice to your bowl.
2. Top with the salmon and sauteed spinach, and drizzle with spicy mayo.
3. Add any optional toppings from the list above.

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