Dinner for 4

Ponzu Salmon Bowls

Name: Ponzu Salmon Bowls
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ponzu; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp cornstarch; 4 salmon fillets; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ponzu; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/4 tsp pepper freshly cracked black; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 4 cups cooked rice; 4 cups spring greens lettuce mix; 1 beet julienned or spiralized; 2 carrots; 1 bag wonton strips; 1 tsp sesame seeds

$26.67for 440 minServes 4

Salmon fillets roast under a sweet ponzu glaze, then join rice, greens, vegetables, wonton strips, and sesame sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.46Typical price
	Rice$0.08/oz typical	26 oz	$2.08Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
	Beets$1.99/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical	1	$3.49Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$26.67

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$6.67 per serving$26.67 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup ponzu
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
4 salmon fillets
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ponzu
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp pepper freshly cracked black
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp sea salt
4 cups cooked rice
4 cups spring greens lettuce mix
1 beet julienned or spiralized
2 carrots
1 bag wonton strips
1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a baking sheet.
Whisk ponzu, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan, then cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
Season the salmon with sea salt, brush with the glaze, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
Stir the mayonnaise with the remaining ponzu, brown sugar, pepper, sesame seeds, sesame oil, ginger, and sea salt.
Divide the rice, greens, beet, carrots, and wonton strips among four bowls, then top with salmon, sauce, and remaining glaze.

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