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Bento-Style Salmon Rice Bowl

with garlic sesame carrots and avocado aioli

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Salmon), Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    18 oz. Salmon
  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 6 oz. Matchstick Carrots
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers
  • Info
    2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
  • 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
  • Info
    1½ fl. oz. Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing
  • Info
    0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • Info
    1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    610
  • Carbohydrates
    38g
  • Net Carbs
    34g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1240mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook the Salmon

    Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for rice) and a pinch of pepper.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan and sear until golden-brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Rest, 5 minutes.

    Once cool enough to handle, remove skin and discard. Flake salmon into bite-sized pieces.

    While salmon cooks and cools, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Avocado Aioli

    Trim cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4" half-moons. Season all over with a pinch of salt.

    In a mixing bowl, combine guacamole, 2 tsp. water, a pinch of salt, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth. Set aside.

    In another mixing bowl, combine carrots, garlic sesame sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat the Rice

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.

    Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add rice and remaining garlic salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until rice is heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with salmon, carrots, and cucumbers. Garnish with dressing, avocado aioli, and sesame seeds. Bon appétit!

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