Ginger-Sesame Trout Rice Bowl with Shredded Cabbage
Pan-seared trout in a ginger-sesame glaze over brown rice with crisp cabbage-carrot slaw for a quick, omega-3-rich rice bowl.

Trout is a mild, quick-cooking fish that takes beautifully to a bold ginger-sesame glaze, and this bowl pairs it with a crunchy raw slaw for contrast against the warm rice underneath. It's the kind of dinner that looks like more effort than it actually takes.
Trout brings a solid dose of omega-3 fatty acids to the plate, and the marinade doubles down with fresh ginger and garlic, both long valued for their anti-inflammatory reputations. The raw cabbage and carrot slaw adds fiber and crunch without any cooking required, and a touch of honey in the dressing keeps added sugar minimal.
Everything here — the fish, the slaw, the rice — can be made in about 30 minutes, making it an easy weeknight bowl that still feels put-together.
Ingredients
These ingredients are common at South Asian grocers; a well-stocked international supermarket usually carries them too.
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