This Salmon Rice Bowl is the perfect quick, light and fresh meal that everyone in the family is sure to love. It's full of beautiful Asian flavors and has just the right amount of crunch from the fresh cucumbers and carrots.
Plus, it contains healthy fats from the avocados and salmon. Make a big batch of rice and salmon ahead of time for easy meal planning for the week.
For another recipe idea, try this egg roll in a bowl.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Tastes Like Sushi, But Much Easier - This salmon bowl recipe will transport you to your favorite sushi restaurant without the stress of hand-rolling individual rolls. To ramp up the sushi flavor, add thin strips of nori seaweed sheets.
- Delicious and Versatile - Every salmon bowl has the potential to express your culinary creativity depending on what ingredients you have in your kitchen. Some incredible add-ins are kimchi, fried eggs, steamed brussels sprouts, thinly sliced cabbage, and peanuts. Or, you can swap out the protein. This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe is great to have prepped for the week when you need a quick meal.
- It's The Perfect Way To Use Leftovers - If you have leftover rice in the refrigerator, make a rice bowl. Day-old rice is PERFECT for rice bowl recipes and gives you a great chewy texture.
- Our Version of the Viral TikTok Trend - Salmon Rice Bowls have been a trend on TikTok and we wanted to offer our version of this recipe. This recipe includes fresh marinated salmon, avocado, spicy mayo sauce, and crunchy cucumbers. We guarantee this will become a new favorite in your house.
Key ingredients
For the salmon.
Soy Sauce or Tamari Sauce - This is a must in Asian inspired dishes. If you are looking for a gluten free option, use Tamari (or coconut aminos) instead of soy sauce.
Honey - Honey adds a bit of sweetness and helps the salmon to develop a nice texture.
Garlic - The garlic in this recipe is used in the marinade to add spiciness to the salmon. Make sure you mince the garlic so it is distributed evenly.
Ginger - Fresh ginger is used in this recipe and is often used in Asian dishes. We've grated ours to get the best flavor out of the ginger.
Black Pepper - Black pepper adds another element of heat to counter-balance the honey and saltiness in the marinade.
Salmon Fillets - You can use any cut of salmon you like in this dish. The salmon can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for use up to 3 days.
For the rice bowl.
White or Brown Rice - Either white rice or brown rice will work great with this recipe. Just follow the instructions on the packaging for how to prepare the rice.
Avocado - Avocados are a healthy source of fat that we love including in our recipes, and they taste so good with the flavors in this dish.
Carrots - We use shredded carrots in this recipe. You can buy shredded carrots at the grocery store for easy assembly.
Cucumber - Cucumbers are refreshing and add the perfect amount of crunch to this dish.
Mayonnaise and Sriracha- This spicy mayo is the perfect complement to this Asian dish. But don't be surprised if you find yourself adding it to everything you can find.
Green Onion (optional) - Sliced green onions are optional but add great flavor and make the presentation so nice to look at.
If you have any questions about the ingredients in this recipe, please leave it in the comments below.
How to make a salmon bowl
Combine soy sauce (or tamari sauce), honey, garlic, ginger, and cracked pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the salmon to the marinade and toss/stir until the salmon is evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with oil, or line it with foil; set aside.
Place the salmon onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining marinade from the bowl over the salmon. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
To assemble the salmon rice bowl, place ½ cup cooked rice into each of the 4 bowls. You can add more rice, if you like.
Add the salmon to the top. Arrange the avocado, cucumber, and carrots around the salmon.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha until combined.
Drizzle the sauce over the salmon rice bowl. If desired, top with chopped green onion.
Serve immediately.
Expert tips
Even if you are short on time, try your best to not skip the marinating the salmon. It truly adds great flavor.
Don't overcook the salmon. Dried out fish isn't that appealing.
Storage instructions
Store the salmon, rice, and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days and assemble the salmon rice bowl when you are ready to enjoy it.
You can also meal prep, and make 2-3 salmon bowls ahead of time. Just be sure to enjoy them within 3 days of cooking.
Looking for more salmon recipes to use on this salmon bowl? Try this crispy seared salmon.
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📖 Recipe
Salmon Rice Bowl
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- ¼ cup soy sauce or Tamari sauce
- ¼ cup pure honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4, 6- ounce boneless salmon fillets
For the Rice Bowl
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or more, depending on how much rice you’d like
- 1 cup avocado slices
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons sriracha
- sliced green onion optional for garnish
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce (or tamari sauce), honey, garlic, ginger, and cracked pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the salmon to the marinade and toss/stir until the salmon is evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with oil, or line it with foil; set aside.
- Place the salmon onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining marinade from the bowl over the salmon. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- To assemble the salmon rice bowl, place ½ cup cooked rice into each of the 4 bowls. You can add more rice, if you like.
- Add the salmon to the top. Arrange the avocado, cucumber, and carrots around the salmon.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha until combined.
- Drizzle the sauce over the salmon rice bowl. If desired, top with chopped green onion.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Even if you are short on time, don't skip the marinade step.
- You can use any cut of salmon you like.
- You can switch out the toppings, and add additional toppings of choice.
- Use tamari sauce or coconut aminos to keep this gluten free.
- Store the salmon, rice, and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days and assemble the salmon rice bowl when you are ready to enjoy it.
- You can also meal prep, and make 2-3 salmon bowls ahead of time. Just be sure to enjoy them within 3 days of cooking.
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