Salmon Rice Bowl
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This quick and flavorful Salmon Rice Bowl combines tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce for a healthy, satisfying meal perfect for any busy day.
This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping ahead of time. The salmon is glazed with a delightful blend of soy sauce, honey, and warm spices, creating a rich, caramelized flavor. Crisp carrots, creamy avocado, and tangy pickled onions add layers of texture and brightness, making every bite exciting and well-balanced.
The beauty of this recipe is in its flexibility—swap in your favorite veggies or use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a twist. It’s wholesome, colorful, and comes together in minutes, proving that a nourishing meal doesn’t have to be complicated.
Give this Salmon Rice Bowl a try for a fresh take on dinner that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful. Your taste buds (and your schedule) will thank you!
What You’ll Need to Make Salmon Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- salmon fillet (about 4-6 oz)
- olive oil
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic powder
- paprika
- black pepper
- cooked rice
Toppings
- shredded carrots
- sliced cucumber sliced
- sliced avocado
- pickled red onions
- sliced green onion
Sauce
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- sriracha
- brown sugar
- lime juice
How to Make Salmon Rice Bowls
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Brush or spoon the mixture over the salmon.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
Warm cooked rice in the microwave, if needed. You may use any kind of rice you like, you can cook rice, use pre-cooked rice, minute rice, and so on.
Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Assemble your bowl by adding the warm rice to a bowl. Then, place the cooked salmon on top and arrange the carrots, cucumber, avocado, and pickled onions around it and drizzle the sauce over everything.
Garnish with green onions and serve.
Great Ways to Customize Salmon Rice Bowls
- Swap the Protein: Use grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp instead of salmon for variety.
- Try Different Grains: Substitute rice with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or brown rice for different textures and nutrition.
- Add More Vegetables: Include edamame, radishes, bell peppers, or sautéed greens for extra color and crunch.
- Change the Sauce: Use a teriyaki glaze, peanut sauce, or miso dressing for a new flavor profile.
- Boost the Heat: Add extra sriracha, chili flakes, or sliced jalapeños if you like it spicy.
- Top with Crunchy Add-ons: Sprinkle sesame seeds, crispy fried onions, or crushed seaweed snacks for extra texture.
More Easy Recipes Using Rice You’ll Love
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry With Brown Rice
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice
- Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Chicken Fried Brown Rice
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 salmon filet (approx 4-6 oz)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- dash smoked paprika
- pinch black pepper
For the Rice
- 1 cup cooked rice
For the Toppings
- 1/4 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup cucumbers sliced
- 1/4 avocado sliced
- 1 tbsp pickled red onion
- 1 green onion sliced
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- squeeze lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Brush or spoon the mixture over the salmon.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily with a fork.If using pre-cooked rice, warm it in the microwave (follow package instructions).
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Assemble Your Bowl
- Add the warm rice to a bowl. Place the cooked salmon on top and arrange the carrots, cucumber, avocado, and pickled onions around it.
- Drizzle the sauce over everything.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
