Description
This crispy salmon rice bowl recipe is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal, featuring perfectly pan-seared salmon, seasoned rice, and fresh toppings. Perfect for an easy and satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets, skin-on
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Sriracha
- Mayonnaise
- Green onions
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Nori sheets
- Sesame seeds
- Garlic powder
- Ginger, grated
- Rice vinegar
- Sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Lemon or lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: If you don’t have pre-cooked rice, cook your preferred rice variety according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly and season with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and grated ginger.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and mayonnaise to create a creamy, spicy drizzle.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls. Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the rice.
- Add Toppings: Slice avocado and cucumber thinly and arrange on the bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and crumbled nori.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over the bowl and serve with lemon or lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add extra Sriracha or chili flakes for more heat.
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Low-Carb: Replace rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Teriyaki Style: Use teriyaki sauce instead of soy sauce for a sweeter flavor profile.
- Additional Toppings: Try pickled radishes, edamame, or a soft-boiled egg for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: crispy salmon rice bowl, easy salmon recipe, healthy rice bowl, pan-seared salmon, quick dinner recipe