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One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice

One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice for Busy Weeknight Bliss

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This One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice combines tender salmon fillets and earthy shiitake mushrooms for a nourishing dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Short- or Medium-Grain White Rice or brown rice for extra fiber
  • ¼ cup Quinoa optional for a fully rice-based dish
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or Sake rice vinegar works in a pinch
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free option
For the Heart of the Dish
  • 5 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms can substitute with cremini or button mushrooms
  • 3 pieces Salmon Fillets skinless or skin-on for flavor
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar can use lemon juice as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 scallions Scallions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with ¼ cup quinoa, 1 tablespoon of mirin or sake, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and 2½ cups of water in a large pot.
  2. Layer 5 ounces of sliced shiitake mushrooms atop the rice-quinoa mixture in the pot.
  3. Place 3 skinless salmon fillets on top of the mushrooms and season lightly with kosher salt.
  4. Cover the pot slightly and place it over medium-high heat; cook for about 5 minutes or until bubbles start to form.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot tightly; allow to simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat but let it sit, still covered, for 20 minutes.
  7. Prepare the scallion-soy dressing by mixing together 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, sliced scallions, and any remaining soy sauce.
  8. Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently toss with the rice and mushrooms.
  9. Scoop the mixture into bowls and drizzle the scallion-soy dressing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish scales beautifully; simply double the ingredients for a larger gathering while keeping cooking times the same.

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