Sesame Glazed Salmon Power Bowl

Serves 2 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 25 min

Fresh, nourishing, and ready in under 30 minutes — this bowl is everything. Caramelized sesame salmon sits over a bed of crisp shredded cabbage, creamy cucumber herb salad, and sweet edamame, all finished with a silky tahini-miso drizzle. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but leaves you completely energized.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds + 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or olive) for cooking

For the Bowl Base:

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
• 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
• 1 Persian cucumber, finely diced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped

Cucumber Herb Salad:

• 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Pinch of salt and chili flakes

Tahini-Miso Drizzle:

• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 small garlic clove, grated

Directions

Step 1 — Make the DressingWhisk together the tahini, miso paste, lemon juice, honey, and grated garlic. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a pourable, creamy consistency. Set aside.

Step 2 — Prep the Cucumber SaladToss the thinly sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and chili flakes. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prep everything else — the flavors get better the longer it sits.

Step 3 — Sear the SalmonIn a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Toss the salmon chunks in the marinade. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of neutral oil. Add the salmon and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, undisturbed, until deeply caramelized and cooked through. Finish with a sprinkle of black and white sesame seeds.

Step 4 — AssembleDivide the shredded cabbage between two bowls as your base. Add the edamame along one side, the marinated cucumber salad on another, and a handful of fresh herbs at the back. Place the sesame salmon right in the center.

Step 5 — Drizzle & ServeGenerously drizzle the tahini-miso dressing over the entire bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro tip: The tahini-miso drizzle doubles as an amazing dipping sauce — make extra!

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