Salmon Bites Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl featuring crispy salmon cubes, fresh veggies, and spicy mayo over rice for a tasty fusion dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

→ Spicy Mayo

16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tsp lime juice

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon bites in a single layer. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
03 - While the salmon cooks, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Place hot salmon bites atop the bowls. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over the bowls. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salmon gets golden and crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, no fancy searing technique required.
  • You can prep all the vegetables while the salmon cooks, so this comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • It tastes indulgent but packed with omega-3s and vegetables, so you actually feel good eating it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step even though it's short—those 10 minutes let the flavors actually penetrate the salmon instead of sitting on the surface.
  • If your salmon overcooks, it becomes grainy and disappointing, so start checking at the 7-minute mark rather than waiting the full 10 minutes.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air fryer, the oven works just fine—just add a minute or two to the cooking time and use parchment paper so the salmon doesn't stick.
  • Make the spicy mayo in advance and store it in the fridge for up to three days, so you can throw this bowl together even faster on busy weeknights.
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