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Baked salmon, diced avocado, cucumber, and kimchi over rice bowl and drizzled with spicy mayo.
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Salmon Rice Bowl

Easy, healthy Salmon Rice Bowl served with perfectly baked salmon, an array of vibrant toppings over the brown rice, and drizzled with sriracha mayo. It's spicy, flavorful, and utterly delicious. It's the best homemade salmon rice bowl recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Salmon, Salmon Rice Bowl
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (125grams) wild salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown rice or white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons 50%-less-sodium tamari (Japanese soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili oil or chili flakes
  • 1/2 ripe avocado cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup spicy kimchi
  • 12 sheets (4-inch) nori (roasted seaweed) for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the salmon on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and evenly sprinkle salt on top. Bake the salmon for 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Add brown rice and water to a pot (or a saucepan), and cook according to package directions.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha, and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together tamari, mirin, ginger, and chili oil (or chili flakes).
  • Transfer the brown rice to two serving bowls. Top with salmon, avocado, cucumber, and spicy kimchi. Drizzle the Sriracha mayonnaise and tamari sauce over the salmon and rice, and serve with nori.

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Notes

Recipe Source: EatingWell
Tip:
  1. Use fresh wild salmon for the best flavor and texture. 
  2. This recipe uses instant brown rice for a quick and healthy option. You may also cook the white rice with a regular rice cooker and mix the cooked rice with 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar for extra flavor. 
  3. The salmon rice bowl also goes well with various toppings; such as edamame, carrots, and seaweed salad. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 37.9g | Fat: 18.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 3361mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 13.4g | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg