📝 About Salmon Rice Bowl

A Salmon Rice Bowl is a vibrant and wholesome one-bowl meal consisting of flaky, seared or baked salmon, served over a bed of steamed rice, accompanied by fresh or pickled vegetables, creamy sauces, and toppings like sesame seeds or avocado.

It’s inspired by Japanese and Korean rice bowls (like poke bowls or bibimbap) but easily customized to your liking. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, this meal is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or clean eating plans.

🐟 Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe – Healthy & Flavorful in 30 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-inspired)
Course: Main / Lunch / Dinner
Difficulty: Easy

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

🐟 For the Salmon:

• Salmon fillet – 2 pieces (~150–200g each)

• Olive oil – 1 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Black pepper – ¼ tsp

• Soy sauce – 1 tsp

• Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves

• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (or rice vinegar)

🍚 For the Rice:

• Cooked jasmine or short-grain rice – 2 cups (warm)

• Sesame oil – 1 tsp (optional)

• Salt – a pinch

🥬 Toppings / Bowl Add-ins (adjust as desired):

• Sliced cucumber – ½ cup

• Julienned carrots – ½ cup

• Avocado – 1 (sliced)

• Edamame (steamed) – ½ cup

• Pickled ginger – optional

• Nori (seaweed strips) – optional

• Scallions (green onions) – 2 tbsp, finely chopped

• Toasted sesame seeds – for garnish

🍯 For the Sauce (spicy mayo or soy glaze):

Option 1: Spicy Mayo

• Mayonnaise – 2 tbsp

• Sriracha – 1 tbsp

• Lemon juice – 1 tsp

• Sugar – ½ tsp (optional)

Option 2: Soy Garlic Glaze

• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

• Honey or brown sugar – 1 tbsp

• Garlic (minced) – 1 clove

• Cornstarch – ½ tsp (optional, for thickness)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Cook the Rice

1. Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.

2. Cook using a rice cooker or on the stovetop (1:2 rice to water ratio).

3. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and mix in a few drops of sesame oil and a pinch of salt.

4. Keep warm.

🔹 Step 2: Marinate the Salmon

1. In a bowl, mix:

   • 1 tbsp olive oil

   • 2 minced garlic cloves

   • 1 tsp soy sauce

   • 1 tbsp lemon juice

   • Salt and pepper

2. Coat salmon fillets with the marinade and let rest for 10–15 minutes.

🔹 Step 3: Cook the Salmon

Pan-Seared Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

2. Place salmon skin-side down (if it has skin).

3. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 3–4 minutes more, until browned and cooked through.

4. Optionally, break into chunks for serving.

✅ You can also bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes or air-fry at 180°C (360°F) for 10–12 minutes.

🔹 Step 4: Prepare the Sauce

Spicy Mayo:

• Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl. Adjust spiciness to taste.

Soy Garlic Glaze:

1. Heat soy sauce, garlic, and honey in a small pan.

2. Optionally add cornstarch slurry (½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water) to thicken slightly.

3. Simmer for 2–3 minutes and let cool.

🔹 Step 5: Assemble the Rice Bowl

1. In each serving bowl, add a base layer of warm rice.

2. Top with:

   • Cooked salmon pieces

   • Cucumber, carrots, edamame, avocado

   • Pickled ginger, scallions, seaweed (optional)

3. Drizzle your sauce (spicy mayo or soy glaze) over the top.

4. Sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.

🧊 Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately while warm.

• Add a wedge of lime or a soft-boiled egg for richness.

• Serve with a side of miso soup for a complete meal.

💡 Tips for Perfect Salmon Rice Bowl