Baked Salmon Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Broiled salmon cubes served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and your choice of savory sauces.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3/4 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 fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups jasmine or sushi rice
09 - 3 cups water
10 - 1/2 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 Make It:

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 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 for 8 to 10 minutes until just cooked and lightly browned at the edges.
05 - Prepare all fresh vegetables and garnishes for assembly.
06 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with broiled salmon, cucumber, carrots, edamame, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with chosen sauces, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add garnishes as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually feels like a treat even though it's genuinely good for you, and nobody has to know how simple it was to make.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can go from couch to dinner without much drama.
  • The sauces are customizable, so you can match your mood—spicy, tangy, savory, or a wild combination of all three.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your baking tray with salmon—give those cubes space to broil properly, or they'll steam in their own juices instead of getting that gorgeous caramelized edge.
  • The moment your rice is done cooking, let it sit covered for exactly 5 minutes; this finishing step makes the difference between rice that's fluffy and rice that's dense.
03 -
  • Make your sriracha mayo and pickled ginger ahead of time and store them separately—this way you can grab a bowl and customize it without any extra effort during the week.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for literally two minutes before using them; the difference in flavor is immediate and noticeable, and it takes almost no time.
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