Crispy Salmon & Herby Rice Bowl with Pickled Jalapeño Aioli

I’m on a mission to make meal prep better! I truly believe that food is one of the most important love languages we speak to ourselves – my biggest ‘ick’ is sitting down to a prepped meal that feels bland, uninspiring and designed solely for fuelling purposes. Behold my high protein, macro-balanced crispy salmon and herby rice bowl. Served with two pickled components (because one is not enough), my quick pickles and a pickled jalapeño aioli that’s so good you’ll be using it on everything – apologies in advance.

Lunch

Dinner

Quick Sticks

Serves 2

Prep Time 5 Mins

Cook Time 20 Mins

Method

To serve:
Lime wedges
Extra herbs

1
Rinse the rice in a fine colander under cold running water, then add to a large pot for which has a lid. Add 1.5 cups of water to the pot, along with the bone broth concentrate. Bring up to the boil, cover and turn down to a low simmer. Cook for approximately 14 minutes or until all the water has absorbed. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Allow the rice to stand for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, make the quick pickles by combining all ingredients in a deep dish. Transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use.
3
Make the pickled jalapeño aioli - add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until creamy and well combined.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the parsley, coriander, mint, garlic, lemon zest and rice. Season with a little salt and pepper. Toss well and set aside.
5
Prepare the crispy salmon - pat the skin side dry and season the fish well with salt on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick or stainless steel pan over a high heat. Once the pan is hot, place the fish skin side down. Cook for approximately 3 minutes before flipping and cooking for a further 2-3 minutes (depending on thickness). Turn off the heat and let the fish rest in the pan for 2 minutes.
6
Serve the crispy salmon in a bowl on top of some herby rice, topping with the pickles, lashings of pickled jalapeño aioli and a wedge of lime if desired.