Description
Make crispy salmon bowls with rice! A flavorful, healthy meal with fresh veggies, crunchy salmon, and a delicious sauce. Perfect for meal prep
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on for crispiness)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Rice:
- 1 ½ cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Toppings & Additions:
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp sriracha mayo (or spicy mayo)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
- Add salt and rice vinegar, then mix well.
- Set aside and keep warm.
Step 2: Season the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush with olive oil and soy sauce.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder evenly over the fillets.
Step 3: Cook the Salmon
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha mayo, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Mix until smooth and set aside.
Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Place the crispy salmon fillets on top.
- Add shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, avocado, and green onions.
- Drizzle with the spicy sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips.
Notes
- Use a hot skillet for crispy salmon skin.
- Pat salmon dry before cooking for a perfect sear.
- Don’t flip too soon—let the skin crisp properly.
- Let the salmon rest before serving to keep it juicy.
- For a low-carb option, swap rice for cauliflower rice.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 15minutes