Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl
Fast savory breakfast with real staying power: warm grains, greens, and bright lemony salmon.
12 min total, minimal dishes
Timing: 12 mins
Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl
Fast savory breakfast with real staying power: warm grains, greens, and bright lemony salmon.
12 min total, minimal dishes
Timing: 12 mins
Key move
Drain the salmon and finish with lemon and salt--brightness is what makes canned fish taste clean.
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The Setup
- Skillet10-inch
- Spatula
The Mise en Place
5 of 8Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
The Aromatics (0/1)
Seasoning (0/2)
The Pantry (0/2)
My salmon bowl tastes a little too 'fishy'.
Ah, that happens sometimes. The key to keeping canned salmon clean is that brightness from lemon and salt. Let's boost it: add another tablespoon of lemon juice and a good pinch of…
My bowl seems watery, not rich.
That usually means the salmon wasn't drained quite enough, or perhaps the greens got a little too much love in the pan.
Chef's Notes
Add Avocado Lime Dressing for creamy contrast, or top with chopped cucumber for crunch.
The Method
REHEAT
Warm brown rice in a skillet with 1 tsp olive oil (1½ tbsp) over medium heat until hot, 2-3 minutes. Divide into bowls.
Rice scorching: Rice can stick and burn quickly without enough oil or movement. Keep it moving to ensure even heating.
Rice is hot and loosened
WILT
Time-sensitiveAdd remaining olive oil (1½ tbsp) and garlic (1 clove) to the skillet for 20 seconds, then add spinach, a pinch of salt, and wilt 1 minute.
Overcooking spinach: Spinach releases excess water if cooked too long, which will make the salmon bowl soggy.
Spinach just wilted, still green
SEASON
Toss drained salmon with lemon juice (2 tbsp), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust--lemon should be obvious.
Over-salting: Canned salmon is often pre-salted. Season lightly, taste, then add more.
Salmon tastes bright and clean
ASSEMBLE
Top rice with spinach and salmon. Finish with a crack of pepper and serve warm.
Soggy spinach: Ensure rice is not overly wet to prevent the spinach from wilting into a mushy texture.
Bowl tastes savory, bright, and satisfying
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