Salmon Rice Bowl 🐟🍚🥑 Flaky Salmon, Steamed Rice, and Bold Toppings in a Bright, Satisfying Bowl

This bowl brings together everything you want in one bite: buttery salmon, warm rice, crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and a punchy drizzle. It’s endlessly riffable — go Japanese-style with soy and sesame, or take it spicy with sriracha and lime.

Fast enough for a weeknight. Impressive enough for guests.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
• Salt and black pepper

For the bowl

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or sushi rice)
• ½ avocado, sliced
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, shredded or ribboned
• 1–2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1–2 tbsp pickled red onions or kimchi (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped scallions or cilantro
• Lime or lemon wedges

Optional sauces/drizzles

• Sriracha mayo (2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp sriracha + splash of lime juice)
• Soy glaze or eel sauce
• Ponzu or spicy sesame dressing

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Salmon

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pat salmon dry and coat with marinade. Let sit 10–15 minutes (or overnight in fridge).

Step 2: Cook the Salmon

Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook 2–3 more minutes until just cooked through and crisp at the edges. Let rest, then flake into chunks or serve whole.

Step 3: Build the Bowl

Divide rice into bowls. Arrange avocado, cucumber, carrot, and any other veggies or toppings around the edges. Add salmon on top.

Step 4: Finish and Serve

Drizzle with sauce of choice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with lime or lemon wedges on the side. Mix as you eat.

Flavor Variations

• Add edamame or steamed broccoli for more greens
• Use sushi rice + rice vinegar for poke-style vibes
• Swap salmon for teriyaki tofu, grilled shrimp, or canned tuna
• Add nori strips, wasabi mayo, or furikake for sushi-style flavor
• Turn into a wrap or roll it up in nori sheets for handhelds

Pro Tips

• For crispy skin: press salmon gently with a spatula as it sears
• Cold rice? Reheat with a splash of water and cover for fluffiness
• Want extra flavor? Reduce leftover marinade into a glaze in the pan
• Use a mandoline for ultra-thin veggie slices
• Pre-cooked salmon or leftovers work great here — just reheat gently or serve cold

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From quick weeknight dinners to elegant mains, these salmon recipes cover everything from baking and grilling to bowls, pastas, and more — healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.

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🍱 Asian Glazed Salmon – Soy-ginger glaze with sticky, umami-packed goodness.

Final Thoughts

Salmon Rice Bowls are the ultimate clean-comfort combo — warm, fresh, rich, and endlessly customizable. They hit every texture and flavor note, and once you start building them, you’ll never stop.

Sear it. Build it. Bowl it up. 🐟🍚🔥

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