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Turmeric-Ginger Salmon Donburi with Pickled Cucumber

Name: Turmeric-Ginger Salmon Donburi with Pickled Cucumber
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz salmon fillet, cut into 2 portions; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 pinch sugar; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 scallion, sliced; 1/2 medium avocado, sliced

Turmeric-and-ginger marinated salmon served over brown rice with quick-pickled cucumber, avocado, and sesame in a Japanese-style bowl.

Servings

2 servings

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 min

Donburi bowls are built for weeknight ease — a well-seasoned protein spooned over warm rice with a few sharp, cold accents to keep every bite interesting. Here, salmon gets a short marinade of turmeric, ginger, and tamari before a quick sear, then sits over brown rice with sweet-tart pickled cucumber and cool avocado.

Salmon is one of the richest everyday sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient consistently linked to supporting a healthy inflammatory response, and pairing it with fresh ginger and turmeric reinforces that direction further. Brown rice keeps the bowl higher in fiber than white rice, and the quick pickle adds brightness without relying on refined sugar.

It's a complete, satisfying dinner in one bowl, ready in well under an hour and easy to double for meal prep.

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Where to find these ingredients

These ingredients are common at South Asian grocers; a well-stocked international supermarket usually carries them too.

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