Some of you out there probably have the same problem: one of the family does not like to eat fish and as a result, you are cooking fish only once every century ;P Well… that’s what is happening here. I love eating and cooking fishy dishes but I always have to make them for myself. Nobody else here would eat it. Even these delicious Salmon Bowls with Durum Wheat… only for me! In this case, I don’t mind. They are so easy to make and can be done for one person only quite quickly.
I would really like to try more recipes with fish and seafood at home. The only time I can enjoy seafood without feeling guilty is on vacation, actually. When you’re on vacation you eat in restaurants most of the time – that means everyone can order whatever he/she wants… and in my case, it’s often a fishy dish (if we are close to the sea). Nobody cares, nobody complains. It’s perfect ;)
Well. For “emergencies” I almost always have some salmon in the freezer – just in case I need something “fishy” ;) Fresh salmon would be nicer, of course, but getting fresh salmon is a bit risky in my situation. Using frozen fish gives you more flexibility. When everybody is gone and you want to try a recipe with fish you can do that immediately – no need to go shopping first and waste precious time ;P
Anyway. No matter if you get fresh or frozen salmon… both work absolutely fine here. The veggies and durum wheat I used to create the bowl are only a “serving suggestion” – you can use whatever you like best. Whenever I make this bowl, the salmon, the dressing, and Sriracha mayo are set but the rest can vary quite a bit. I basically use whatever I can find in the kitchen. There’s no cabbage or carrots? Well, what about tomatoes, bell peppers, or broccoli? Raw or grilled – there are many options for the veggies here. Same for the base. If you do not have durum wheat at hand… use something else. Cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa. All works well.
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the salmon:
some oil for frying
10.5 oz. (300g) skinless (wild) salmon, cubed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. lemon pepper*
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. salt
For the bowls:
4.4 oz. (125g) durum wheat (for cooking)*
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 carrot, julienned
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
1 spring onion, in rings
some shredded red cabbage
For the dressing:
2 tbsp. ponzu*
1 tsp. mirin*
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil*
1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
some chili flakes*
salt, pepper
For the Sriracha mayonnaise:
2 tbsp. Kewpie mayonnaise*
1-2 tsp. Sriracha*
Für den Lachs:
etwas Öl zum Braten
300g Wildlachs ohne Haut, in Würfel geschnitten
1 TL Knoblauchpulver
1 TL Zitronenpfeffer*
1/2 TL gemahlener Kreuzkümmel
1/2 TL Cayenne Pfeffer
1 TL Abrieb von Bio-Zitrone
1/4 TL Salz
Für die Bowls:
125g Sonnenweizen (zum Kochen)*
1/2 Salatgurke, gewürfelt
1/2 Karotte, in Stifte geschnitten
1/2 reife Avocado, in Scheiben geschnitten
1 Frühlingszwiebel, in Ringen
etwas geraspelter Rotkohl
Für das Dressing:
2 EL Ponzu*
1 TL Mirin*
1 TL geröstetes Sesamöl*
1/2 TL frisch geriebener Ingwer
einige Chiliflocken*
Salz, Pfeffer
Für die Sriracha Mayonnaise:
2 EL Kewpie Mayonnaise*
1-2 TL Sriracha*
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. While the durum wheat is cooking you can prepare the rest of the ingredients. Cut the salmon into small cubes. Mix the garlic powder, lemon pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Add the cubed salmon and mix so it is evenly covered with the spice mix. Set aside.
3. Prepare the veggies by dicing the cucumber, peeling, and julienning the carrot, cut the avocado into slices, and the spring onion into rings.
4. For the dressing mix the ponzu, mirin, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside. For the Sriracha mayonnaise mix the Kewpie and Sriracha and set aside.
5. Heat up a pan with some oil and fry the salmon from all sides until nicely charred and crispy – takes about 2-3 minutes. Do not fry the salmon too long or it will get dry – it should still look pink in the center.
6. Divide the cooked durum wheat between two bowls, add the prepared veggies and salmon, and drizzle with the marinade and Sriracha mayonnaise.
2. Während der Weizen kocht, können die restlichen Zutaten vorbereitet werden. Den Lachs dazu in Würfel schneiden. Knoblauchpulver, Zitronenpfeffer, Kreuzkümmel, Cayenne Pfeffer, Zitronenschale und Salz in einer Schüssel vermischen. Den gewürfelten Lachs dazugeben und alles gut vermengen, damit der Lachs gleichmäßig mit den Gewürzen bedeckt ist. Zur Seite stellen.
3. Das Gemüse vorbereiten – dafür die Gurke würfeln, die Karotte schälen und fein stifeln, die Avocado in Scheiben und die Frühlingszwiebel in Ringe schneiden. Zur Seite stellen.
4. Für das Dressing Ponzu, Mirin, Sesamöl und geriebenen Ingwer in einer kleinen Schüssel vermischen. Mit Chiliflocken, Salz und Pfeffer würzen. Zur Seite stellen. Für die Sriracha Mayonnaise Kewpie und Sriracha mischen und beiseite stellen.
5. Eine Pfanne mit etwas Öl erhitzen und den Lachs von allen Seiten anbraten, bis er überall Farbe bekommen hat und schön knusprig ist – dauert etwa 2-3 Minuten. Den Lachs allerdings nicht zu lange erhitzen, da er sonst trocken wird. Er sollte in der Mitte noch rosa aussehen.
6. Den gekochten Hartweizen auf zwei Schüsseln verteilen, das vorbereitete Gemüse und den Lachs dazugeben und mit der Marinade und der Sriracha Mayonnaise beträufeln.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.
PrintSalmon Durum Wheat Bowl
- Prep Time: 00:15
- Cook Time: 00:15
- Total Time: 00:30
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: International
Description
The perfect meal if you want to eat something healthy for lunch: a simple Salmond Durum Wheat Bowl with veggies. So good!
Ingredients
For the salmon:
some oil for frying
10.5 oz. (300g) skinless (wild) salmon, cubed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. salt
For the bowls:
4.4 oz. (125g) durum wheat (for cooking)
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 carrot, julienned
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
1 spring onion, in rings
some shredded red cabbage
For the dressing:
2 tbsp. ponzu
1 tsp. mirin
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
some chili flakes
salt, pepper
For the Sriracha mayonnaise:
2 tbsp. Kewpie mayonnaise
1–2 tsp. Sriracha
Instructions
1. Cook the durum wheat according to the instructions on the package. If you use dried durum wheat let it soak overnight in water first.
2. While the durum wheat is cooking you can prepare the rest of the ingredients. Cut the salmon into small cubes. Mix the garlic powder, lemon pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Add the cubed salmon and mix so it is evenly covered with the spice mix. Set aside.
3. Prepare the veggies by dicing the cucumber, peeling, and julienning the carrot, cut the avocado into slices, and the spring onion into rings.
4. For the dressing mix the ponzu, mirin, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside. For the Sriracha mayonnaise mix the Kewpie and Sriracha and set aside.
5. Heat up a pan with some oil and fry the salmon from all sides until nicely charred and crispy – takes about 2-3 minutes. Do not fry the salmon too long or it will get dry – it should still look pink in the center.
6. Divide the cooked durum wheat between two bowls, add the prepared veggies and salmon, and drizzle with the marinade and Sriracha mayonnaise.
Notes
Enjoy cooking!
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