Salmon, Broccoli, and Rice Bowl: Re-thinking the Frozen Dinner

What can I make for dinner that’s quick and healthy? Ingredients in my fridge spoil before I can use them! I’m scrambling in the kitchen because I haven’t gone grocery shopping…

Sound familiar? I often hear all of this from my clients. Taking advantage of your freezer is a game-changer.

I’m not talking about a packaged frozen meal. I’m talking about having ingredients on hand in your freezer for a quick, delicious, healthy meal. This one is a winner! Tip: set out all of your ingredients and equipment on your counter before you start cooking to make the process more streamlined and efficient.

Salmon, Broccoli, and Rice Bowl

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 cup broth in a box, either vegetable or chicken, and an additional 1/2 cup if needed

2 6-ounces frozen salmon filets, wild if you can find it

4 cups frozen broccoli florets

2 cups frozen pre-cooked rice

2 Tbsps coconut aminos

1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsps sriracha sauce, or to taste

Generous sprinkle of garlic powder

Light sprinkle of dried ginger

Generous sprinkle of dried basil for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over high heat, bring the 1 cup of broth to a boil.
2. Carefully place salmon into the broth, cover, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Flip fish and add broccoli and rice. Cover, increase the heat to medium, and cook for 6 minutes flipping the fish and gently stirring the ingredients after 3 minutes.
4. Remove cover and set it aside. Drizzle coconut aminos, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce into the pan then sprinkle with garlic powder and dried ginger. Stir gently to coat everything evenly adding 1/4 cup of broth if the pan is dry.
5. Bring heat to high and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. If the pan is dry at this point, add an additional 1/4 cup of broth.
6. Place in a bowl and sprinkle generously with basil.

Equipment:

Large skillet

Skillet cover

Wooden spoon or rubber spatula

Measuring spoons

Measuring cups