Name: Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 Bowls
Ingredients: 2 cup cooked brown rice (preferably leftover, cold); 10 oz canned salmon (drained and flaked); 3 cup baby spinach; 1.5 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 clove garlic (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 0.75 tsp kosher salt (to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper

Question 1

Why is my Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy) My salmon bowl tastes a little too 'fishy'.?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Why is my Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy) My bowl seems watery, not rich.?

Accepted Answer

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. Make sure you give that salmon a really good drain next time, and just wilt those greens briefly – we want them tender, not soggy.

Question 3

Why is my Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy) My spinach looks sad and dull, not bright green.?

Accepted Answer

My spinach looks sad and dull, not bright green.. You might have given the spinach a bit too much time in the pan. For vibrant greens, add them to the hot skillet with the garlic and oil for just 30 to 60 seconds, only until they start to wilt. If it's already lost its color, the best you can do is serve it right away.

Question 4

Why is my Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy) The salmon is bland, or I can still smell that fishy odor.?

Accepted Answer

The salmon is bland, or I can still smell that fishy odor.. Don't worry, we can fix that. It sounds like the lemon and seasoning need a little more attention in Step 3. Really be generous with the fresh lemon juice – taste it! You want that lemon flavor to be obvious, really cutting through any hint of fishiness. Add more lemon, salt, and pepper until it sings.

Question 5

Why is my Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl (Savory, Not Fishy) My reheated rice is clumpy and dry.?

Accepted Answer

My reheated rice is clumpy and dry.. Reheating rice can be tricky! It sounds like it needed a bit more oil or heat when you started, or perhaps it was a touch overcooked initially. Make sure you use the full teaspoon of oil in Step 1 and stir that rice over medium heat for the full 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps. If it's still dry, a little extra oil or a splash of water while it reheats will do the trick.

Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl

Canned Salmon Breakfast Bowl

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If Things Go Wrong

My salmon bowl tastes a little too 'fishy'.

My bowl seems watery, not rich.

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