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Salmon Rice Bowl

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Apr 08, 2022, Updated May 29, 2024

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My Salmon Rice Bowl with spicy mayo is the perfect lunch or dinner idea. I love a good bowl 🥣 meal because they’re full of wholesome ingredients, the variety and options are endless and I usually have enough for lunch the next day! This salmon bowl is a great one to add to the rotation. The salmon is so golden and crispy on the outside but stays nice and juicy and flaky . The flavors are out of this world good, too and I love the hit of spice from the mayo drizzle. This recipe is ready in ⏲️ 15 minutes and is perfect for meal prep as well.

  • Why You’ll Love Salmon Rice Bowl
  • How to Prepare Salmon Rice Bowl
  • Nonna’s Tip ⏲️
  • Variations and Substitutions for Salmon Rice Bowl
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe
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Why You’ll Love Salmon Rice Bowl

If you’re looking for a delicious meal that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare, this Salmon Rice Bowl is the winner. Combining flaky air-fried salmon cubes with 🍚 fluffy jasmine rice, fresh cucumber slices, and creamy avocado, this dish offers a delightful mix of colors, textures and flavors. It’s finished with a creamy kick of 🌶️ spicy mayo and a bit of crunch from a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Whether you’re making it for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, this recipe will become a favorite.

How to Prepare Salmon Rice Bowl

🍚 Cook the rice as per the package instructions in a pot on the stove or in a rice cooker then set aside.

🔪 With a knife cut the 4 oz salmon pieces into 2-inch cubes.

🥣 Add the salmon pieces to a bowl and then add the honey Dijon mustard, avocado oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

✋ Next, with clean hands, toss it all together gently.

♨️ Add the salmon pieces to the air fryer and cook at 350F (175C) for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked.

🥒 Meanwhile, use a knife to slice the cucumber and avocado.

🥑 Next, add the cooked rice to your serving bowl with the crispy salmon on top, cucumber slices and diced avocado.

🌿 Drizzle spicy mayo on top, then garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs and enjoy!

Nonna’s Tip ⏲️

Avoid overcooked salmon and check on them as they cook. Ultimately, the cooking time will depend on how thick the pieces are. They can take anywhere from 7-10 minutes, so feel free to take it out a little bit sooner if they’re done.

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Variations and Substitutions for Salmon Rice Bowl

  1. Feel free to use any seasonings to taste .
  2. Make your own spicy mayo with my recipe here: How to Make Spicy Mayo
  3. Instead of honey Dijon mustard you can use regular Dijon mustard on its own or mix it with a little bit of honey or agave.
  4. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can certainly sear the salmon or bake it in the oven . Bake at 400F (200C) until it is flaky.
  5. Feel free to use whatever 🍚 rice you prefer, such as brown rice, basmati rice, or even quinoa.
  6. Add whatever fresh veggies you have: sweet peas, 🫑 peppers, edamame, shredded carrots, cabbage, chives, or radishes.
  7. Use whichever fresh 🌿 herbs you enjoy as garnish such as chives, mint, basil, parsley, dill, and cilantro.

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Best Served With

  • Serve this Salmon Rice Bowl alongside a fresh salad, like my Korean Carrot Salad or Simple Green Salad .
  • Serve with my Green Beans or with simple steamed broccoli and carrots.

Common Questions

I have this air fryer and love it: COSORI Pro II Air Fryer Oven Combo . If you have a different one, look at your manual for their recommended cooking time and temperature, because every appliance is different.

If you don’t have an air fryer, sear the salmon on the stove or bake it in the oven. Bake at 400F (200C) until flaky.

Absolutely use whatever variety of rice you prefer: brown rice, basmati rice, or even quinoa. Please remember to adjust the cooking time and water ratio according to the rice variety you use.

Feel free to add other vegetables like shredded carrots, peppers, edamame, radishes, or chives. Have fun with different textures and flavors.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but keep the rice and salmon separate from the vegetables so they keep their crisp texture.

You could use shrimp, tuna or tilapia, but you may have to adjust the cooking time based on the thickness and type of fish.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Nakiri Knife
  • ▢ Cutting Board
  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Liquid Measuring Cup
  • ▢ Rice Cooker
  • ▢ Medium Pot
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls
  • ▢ Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 cup jasmine rice , rinsed
  • ▢ 1 ¾ cup water
  • ▢ pinch salt
  • ▢ 8 oz salmon filets , cut into cubes
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon salt , to taste
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper , to taste
  • ▢ ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ▢ 12 slices cucumber
  • ▢ 1 avocado , diced
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , finely chopped (or dill/ cilantro) for garnish
  • ▢ sesame seeds , for garnish
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon spicy mayonnaise

Instructions

  • ▢ Cook the rice as per the package instructions on the stove or in a rice cooker. Set it aside.
  • ▢ With a knife cut the salmon pieces into 2 inch cubes.
  • ▢ Add them to a bowl and add the honey dijon mustard, avocado oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and with clean hands mix it very well but be gentle so that you don’t break any of the pieces.
  • ▢ Add it to the air-fryer and air-fry at 350F (193C) for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • ▢ Add the rice to a bowl with the crispy salmon on top, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and drizzle on some spicy mayo or any sauce you enjoy.
  • ▢ Garnish with some sesame seeds, herbs of choice and enjoy.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Salmon Rice Bowl

Equipment

  • Nakiri Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Rice Cooker
  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 ¾ cup water
  • pinch salt
  • 8 oz salmon filets cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • 12 slices cucumber
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (or dill/ cilantro) for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon spicy mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Cook the rice as per the package instructions on the stove or in a rice cooker. Set it aside.
  • With a knife cut the salmon pieces into 2 inch cubes.
  • Add them to a bowl and add the honey dijon mustard, avocado oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and with clean hands mix it very well but be gentle so that you don’t break any of the pieces.
  • Add it to the air-fryer and air-fry at 350F (193C) for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Add the rice to a bowl with the crispy salmon on top, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and drizzle on some spicy mayo or any sauce you enjoy.
  • Garnish with some sesame seeds, herbs of choice and enjoy.

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Nutrition

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