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Sauteed Salmon Farro Grain Bowl

Looking for a healthy + flavorful meal? Make this sauteed salmon farro grain bowl for lunch/dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: healthy
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 609kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz salmon fillets (2 of them!)
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1-2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • drizzle of rice vinegar
  • 1-2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 cup sweet peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • drizzle of lime juice

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine farro with ~1tsp salt, then add water until the farro is covered by about 2". Bring it to a boil and cook until tender (~25 minutes).
  • While the farro is cooking, combine sesame oil, soy sauce and maple syrup in a small bowl.
  • Brush both sides of salmon with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt + pepper.
  • Place salmon skin-side down into the pan over medium-high heat. Flip when you see it change color up the side and let cook til ~90% cooked, then peel off the skin and pour the sauce mixture over the salmon. Add drizzle of rice vinegar if you want extra zing to it.
  • Serve over bed of farro and top with blackberries, chopped peppers, sliced cucumbers, avocado, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Drizzle with lime juice and serve warm.