Salmon Bites Bowl (Print)

Crispy salmon cubes served over rice with fresh toppings and a spicy mayo drizzle.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let 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 evenly between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori atop the rice.
05 - Place hot salmon bites over the vegetables and drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • You get that restaurant quality sushi bowl experience at home in under 40 minutes
  • The marinade creates these incredible caramelized edges on the salmon that make every bite exciting
02 -
  • Dry your salmon cubes with paper towels before marinating so they actually get crispy instead of steaming
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer or the salmon will steam instead of getting that golden crust
03 -
  • Chill your bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes before assembling for that professional sushi restaurant experience
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes first and thank me later
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