Go Back
–+ servings
Sarah

Salmon Rice Bowl

20-minute Japanese-inspired salmon bowls featuring crisp-skin salmon glazed with soy, honey, and sesame, served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies and creamy sriracha-mayo. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (5–6 oz each), patted dry
  • Marinade/Glaze
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1½ Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • ½ tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp neutral oil (for searing)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice (or brown/quinoa)
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (warm)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • nori or furikake for topping
  • Sriracha-Mayo
  • 3 Tbsp mayo (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1–2 tsp water (to thin)

Equipment

  • Nonstick or stainless skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or spoon
  • Tongs or fish spatula
  • Rice cooker or saucepan for cooked rice

Method

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade. Coat the salmon fillets, reserving extra for glazing.
  • Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 5–6 minutes; flip and cook 1–3 minutes more, until 125–130°F (or 145°F if fully cooked).
  • Add reserved marinade to the pan; simmer 30–60 seconds until syrupy. Spoon over salmon to glaze.
  • Stir together mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and water until smooth for the sauce.
  • Divide rice among 4 bowls. Add salmon and vegetables. Drizzle with sriracha-mayo, sprinkle sesame seeds and nori, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Air Fryer: 400°F (205°C) for 7–9 minutes; brush glaze in the last 2 minutes.
Grains: Use brown rice or quinoa for healthy lunch swaps.
More Salmon Ideas: Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo, Honey Sriracha Salmon, Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!