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Bento-Style Salmon with Avocado Aioli
and garlic sesame carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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18 oz. Salmon
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 6 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
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1½ fl. oz. Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing
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0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vyrdOe
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates37g
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Net Carbs34g
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Fat37g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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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 large 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.While salmon cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim cucumber, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4" half-moons. Season all over with a pinch of salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine carrots, garlic sesame sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside. -
3 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
Place another large 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 Make Avocado Aioli and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine guacamole (to taste), 2 tsp. water, a pinch of salt, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with salmon (flaking if desired), carrots, and cucumbers. Garnish with dressing, avocado aioli (to taste), and sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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