Air Fryer Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl with Peanuts

A peanut-ginger salmon bowl with rice, sautéed spinach, and shredded carrots. Salmon brings omega-3s to the table, one of those nutrients that quietly supports fertility behind the scenes.

This peanut-ginger salmon bowl is as beautiful as it is purposeful. Tender salmon, sautéed spinach, shredded carrots, and crushed peanuts come together over rice, tied together with a warm ginger sauce. Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which play a role in hormone production and healthy egg quality, while also helping reduce inflammation in the body, something that matters when you're trying to create the best possible conditions for conception. Salmon is also a great source of vitamin D, a nutrient many people going through fertility journeys are found to be low in, and one that's linked to reproductive health in both women and men.

The rest of this bowl pulls its weight too. Spinach brings folate to the table, a B vitamin that's essential in the months before and during early pregnancy for healthy cell growth and development, and carrots add beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, supporting healthy egg and sperm development. Even the peanuts play a part, offering plant-based protein and healthy fats that help keep blood sugar steady, something that can support overall hormonal balance. Together, this bowl is a simple, delicious way to bring fertility-supportive nutrients into one meal.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Jasmine Rice (dry, rinsed)

• 1 1/2 tbsps Tamari

• 1 1/2 tbsps Sesame Oil (divided)

• ½ Lime (medium, zested, juiced)

• 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated)

• 2 tsps Coconut Sugar

• 340 grams Salmon Fillet (skinless, cut into large cubes)

• 4 cups Baby Spinach

• Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

• 1Carrot (medium, peeled, grated)

• 2 tbspsRaw Peanuts (chopped)

• 2 tbspsCilantro (chopped)

Directions

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (205ºC).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari, 2/3 of the oil, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, and sugar. Remove half of the sauce and set it aside in a small bowl. Add the salmon to the large bowl and toss to combine.

3. Transfer the salmon to the air fryer basket. Cook for five to seven minutes until cooked through, flipping halfway.

4. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the remaining oil and the spinach. Cook for three minutes until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Divide the rice evenly between bowls. Top with the salmon, cooked spinach, carrots, peanuts, and cilantro. Drizzle the remaining sauce over top and enjoy!

Bloom Tip

For an extra fertility boost, swap the white rice for quinoa or brown rice to add more fiber and a dose of plant-based iron. If you're short on time, cook a big batch of salmon and rice at the start of the week so this bowl comes together in minutes on busy days.