Salmon Bites Bowl (Print version)

Crispy salmon bites paired with fresh veggies, rice, and a creamy spicy sauce for a vibrant, satisfying dish.

# 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

# How to Make:

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 bites in a single layer. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth to create the spicy mayo.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Place hot salmon bites on the bowls and drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over the bowls. Serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes, which means weeknight dinner instead of takeout guilt.
  • The salmon gets golden and crispy on the outside while staying buttery inside, and somehow the spicy mayo makes everything feel a little dangerous.
  • You can prep everything ahead and just assemble when you're hungry, making meal prep actually feel manageable.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step—those 10 minutes are when the salmon absorbs flavor that would otherwise stay on the surface.
  • The spicy mayo is not optional; it's the glue that ties all the disparate ingredients into something cohesive and craveable.
  • Serve this immediately after assembly or the rice gets soggy and avocado oxidizes; this is a fresh-assembly kind of bowl.
03 -
  • Pat your salmon cubes dry before marinating—moisture on the surface prevents that crucial caramelization and creates steam instead of crust.
  • Make extra spicy mayo and keep it on hand; it's equally good on roasted vegetables, sandwiches, or anything else that needs richness and heat.
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