Elevate your weeknights with a flavorful, healthy salmon bowl that's perfect for any occasion. With perfectly cooked salmon, a base of rice, and a medley of vibrant veggies, this bowl is as nutritious as it is delicious. Salmon bowls are easy to customize, making them perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner. Their origins blend Hawaiian poke and Japanese rice bowls, offering a nutritious meal full of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Plus, with endless topping options and sauce variations, you can personalize this dish to suit your taste.
- Measuring cups and spoons (for accuracy in rice and sauce)
- Knife and cutting board (for prepping vegetables and salmon)
- Mixing bowl (for marinades and sauces)
- Airtight containers (for storing meal prep)
- Grater (for ginger)
- Bowl for assembly (wide, shallow bowl for plating the dish)
Ingredients
- **Salmon filletsskinless**: 1.2 - 1.5 lbs
- **Sushi rice or short-grain rice**: 1 cup
- **Avocado**: 1 large
- **Carrotsjulienned**: 2 medium
- **Cucumbersthinly sliced**: 4 Persian
- **Edamameshelled**: 1 cup
- **Pickled red onion**: 1/2 cup
- **Mangodiced**: 1 medium
- **Spicy mayo or teriyaki sauce**: 1/2 cup
- **Toasted sesame seeds**: 2 tbsp
- **Nori sheetscut into strips**: 12 (4-inch)
Instructions
**Prepare the Rice**: Cook sushi rice or short-grain rice according to package instructions. For extra flavor, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for a sushi rice effect.
**Prepare the Salmon**: Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Optionally, marinate for 10-20 minutes. Cook in a pan, air fryer, or oven until the internal temperature reaches 125-135°F.
**Assemble the Bowl**: Place 1 1/4 cups of cooked rice in each bowl. Top with the cooked salmon cubes. Add sliced avocado, julienned carrots, cucumbers, edamame, pickled red onions, and diced mango.
**Drizzle with Sauce**: Pour spicy mayo or teriyaki sauce over the salmon and vegetables.
**Garnish**: Top with toasted sesame seeds and nori strips for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days for meal prep.