Salmon Bites Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl featuring crispy salmon bites, fresh vegetables, and a spicy creamy sauce for a quick meal.

# What you need:

→ 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

# How to make it:

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 salmon cooks, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until combined.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori strips on top.
05 - Place hot salmon bites atop the bowls. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salmon gets impossibly crispy while staying tender, and it takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but comes together faster than you'd think.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes, which means more time eating and less time stressed.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the salmon or it'll turn dry and chalky—it only needs those 7 to 10 minutes, and pulling it out slightly underdone is better than leaving it in too long.
  • Add the avocado last or it'll bruise and turn an unappetizing brown before you even sit down to eat.
  • The spicy mayo should be the right consistency to drizzle—if it's too thick, add a tiny bit more lime juice or water.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling—it unlocks a warmth that makes people wonder what you did differently.
  • Don't skip the pickled ginger; it's the secret weapon that ties everything together and cuts through the richness perfectly.
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