15-Minute Easy Alaska Salmon Peanut Sauce Bowl
A quick, healthy bowl packed with tender wild Alaska salmon, fresh veggies, rice noodles, and a zesty peanut sauce. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 7 oz Alaska wild salmon (defrosted)
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 1/4 cups seasonal vegetables (e.g., carrots, cabbage, onions, chard), chopped
- 1/2 cup rice noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for frying)
For the peanut sauce:
- 1 small piece ginger (about 1 3/4 tsp), peeled and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, washed, deseeded, and finely diced
- Zest and juice of 1 untreated lime
- 2 tbsp peanut or sesame oil
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar (rice or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 Prepare the peanut sauce:
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Heat the peanut or sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chili pepper and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the water, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in the lime zest and juice, season with salt, and remove from heat. Let the sauce cool. If too thick, add a splash of water and adjust seasoning.
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Step 2 Cook the rice noodles:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then drain well.
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Step 3 Sauté the vegetables:
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and chard stalks first (or any harder vegetables) and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Step 4 Cook the salmon:
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and coat them evenly with sesame seeds.
- Heat a little oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon cubes briefly on each side until golden but still juicy inside, about 1–2 minutes per side.
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Step 5 Assemble the bowl:
- Divide the rice noodles between two bowls.
- Top with sautéed vegetables, then arrange the salmon cubes on top.
- Drizzle generously with the peanut sauce. Serve immediately.
