Salmon Bites Bowl (Print)

A flavorful bowl with crispy salmon cubes, fresh veggies, and a creamy spicy drizzle for a quick wholesome meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into ¾ 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 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - ½ 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 - Combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon in a single layer. Cook 7 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Place hot salmon bites over the vegetables and rice. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's restaurant-quality but ready in under 35 minutes, so you can actually make it on a weeknight without losing your mind.
  • The salmon bites stay crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, and that spicy mayo does the heavy lifting flavor-wise.
  • One bowl somehow feels both indulgent and light at the same time, thanks to all the fresh vegetables balancing the richness.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step even though it's only 10 minutes; it's what makes the salmon taste like it came from somewhere with actual technique.
  • If your salmon bites look dry, you probably cooked them too long or didn't turn them halfway—air fryers vary wildly, so check them at the 6-minute mark.
  • Prep all your vegetables before you start cooking because once that salmon is done, everything moves quickly and you won't have time to slice an avocado while it's still hot.
03 -
  • Room-temperature salmon still tastes great the next day, so this is secretly one of the best things to cook when you want leftovers that don't feel boring.
  • If you don't have an air fryer, a hot cast-iron skillet works beautifully; just cook the salmon for about 3 minutes per side until it develops a golden crust.
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