Description
This Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl recipe is a quick and wholesome meal combining tender, caramelized salmon, fluffy rice, and a creamy spicy sauce. Garnished with cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp ginger, grated
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
For the Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp lime juice
For the Rice Bowl:
2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon:
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Sear the marinated salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- Divide cooked rice into two bowls.
- Place the cooked salmon on top.
- Add sliced cucumber on the side.
- Drizzle with the spicy sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Customize the spice level by adjusting the sriracha and red pepper flakes.
For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari.
This dish works great for meal prep; store components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal per serving
