Description
Spicy Salmon Rice Bowls are a quick and flavorful dinner made with tender salmon, fluffy rice, creamy spicy sauce, avocado, cucumber, and fresh toppings for an easy salmon bowl recipe that is satisfying, fresh, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
2 cups water
1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cucumber, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 sheet nori, cut into strips, optional
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water, then cook it with the water according to package directions until tender and fluffy.
2. Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
3. Add the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to the salmon, then toss gently to coat.
4. Let the salmon marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Spread the salmon pieces on the baking sheet in a single layer.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and lightly caramelized around the edges.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 tablespoon sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth.
9. Slice the cucumber and avocado, shred the carrots if needed, and slice the green onions.
10. Divide the cooked rice between 4 bowls.
11. Top each bowl with the spicy salmon, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, and green onions.
12. Drizzle the creamy spicy sauce over the bowls and finish with sesame seeds and nori strips if using.
13. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the toppings are fresh.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for the best texture, since it stays tender and cooks evenly in a short time.
Do not overbake the salmon, because it can dry out quickly once it passes the just-cooked stage.
For meal prep, keep the sauce and fresh toppings separate until serving so everything stays crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 78mg