Description
A flexible and flavorful salmon rice bowl that combines rich umami from salmon with fluffy rice and customizable toppings like avocado, spicy mayo, and sesame oil. Easy to make and deeply comforting, it’s a nutritious dish you can reinvent endlessly.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
4 oz cooked salmon (leftover or fresh)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 avocado, sliced
Optional: sesame oil and chili crisp
Optional toppings: green onions, pickled cucumber, roasted seaweed
Instructions
1. Heat up your cooked rice in the microwave or steamer until hot and fluffy.
2. Flake cooked salmon with a fork and layer over the rice.
3. Drizzle soy sauce over the salmon and rice.
4. Microwave the bowl covered for 20–30 seconds to warm.
5. Add mayonnaise and optional chili crisp, then mix to coat.
6. Top with avocado, green onions, or available toppings.
7. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil or serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use leftover or canned salmon for convenience.
Add veggies like cucumbers, broccoli, or stir-fried peas to boost nutrition.
Swap jasmine rice with brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa for variety.
Store components separately for optimal freshness if meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwave, Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Fusion, Southern-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salmon rice, salmon bowl, healthy meal, leftovers, spicy mayo, comfort food