Baked Salmon Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Broiled salmon cubes served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and your choice of sauces for a quick, satisfying dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into ¾ inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups jasmine or sushi rice
09 - 3 cups water
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Vegetables

11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Sauces and Garnishes

17 - 4 tablespoons sriracha mayo
18 - 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
19 - 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
20 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Add salmon cubes and marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
04 - Arrange marinated salmon cubes on the prepared tray in a single layer. Broil or bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned at the edges.
05 - Slice cucumber, shred carrots, slice avocado, and slice green onions. Arrange all prepared vegetables and garnishes in separate bowls.
06 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with broiled salmon, cucumber, carrots, edamame, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with chosen sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The entire bowl comes together in just 35 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like treating yourself.
  • Salmon practically cooks itself in the oven, freeing you to prep vegetables at your own pace without stress.
  • Every component is customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones can build exactly what they want in their own bowl.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice—it's the difference between fluffy, separate grains and a starchy, sticky mess that doesn't hold up well in a bowl.
  • Slice your avocado right before assembling, not hours ahead, because there's nothing sadder than oxidized brown avocado pieces on an otherwise beautiful bowl.
  • The salmon will continue cooking slightly as it rests, so pull it out when it's still barely opaque in the very center for that moist, buttery finish everyone wants.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for guests, prepare everything except assembly and let people build their own bowls—it takes the pressure off you and gives everyone agency in what they're eating.
  • Sriracha mayo is optional but genuinely game-changing; mix it fresh right before serving so it stays creamy and the heat doesn't fade.
  • Leftover cooked salmon can be gently reheated in a low oven, but honestly, cold salmon on tomorrow's leftover bowl is equally delicious and requires zero effort.
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