This Salmon Rice Bowl is a perfect combination of tender, flaky salmon, fluffy rice, and vibrant toppings. Packed with fresh vegetables and a delicious sauce, it’s a healthy, satisfying meal that comes together quickly—ideal for lunch or dinner!
Recipe Overview
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150–200 g each)
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or sushi rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or grated
- 2 tbsp edamame (optional, cooked and shelled)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
Prepare your bowl: Add a layer of warm rice, then arrange the avocado, cucumber, carrot, and edamame on top. Flake the salmon into large pieces and place it over the veggies.
Drizzle the dressing generously over the bowl, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your salmon bowl warm or at room temperature. You can also add a dollop of spicy mayo or sriracha for a little heat, or top with nori strips for a sushi-inspired twist.
Tips & Variations
- Rice Options: Try brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Protein Swap: Use tofu, shrimp, or chicken if you prefer something other than salmon.
- Extra Crunch: Add pickled onions, radish slices, or crispy fried shallots.
This Salmon Rice Bowl is fresh, colorful, and full of nutrients. It’s quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and absolutely delicious!
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Salmon Rice Bowl – Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
This Salmon Rice Bowl is a perfect combination of tender, flaky salmon, fluffy rice, and vibrant toppings. Packed with fresh vegetables and a delicious sauce, it’s a healthy, satisfying meal that comes together quickly—ideal for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150–200 g each)
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or sushi rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or grated
- 2 tbsp edamame (optional, cooked and shelled)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
Prepare your bowl: Add a layer of warm rice, then arrange the avocado, cucumber, carrot, and edamame on top. Flake the salmon into large pieces and place it over the veggies.
Drizzle the dressing generously over the bowl, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Rice Options: Try brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Protein Swap: Use tofu, shrimp, or chicken if you prefer something other than salmon.
- Extra Crunch: Add pickled onions, radish slices, or crispy fried shallots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes