Salmon Bites Bowl (Print View)

Crispy salmon bites with fresh veggies and spicy mayo served atop jasmine rice for a flavorful meal.

# Components:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into ¾-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 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - ½ 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat an air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange salmon pieces in a single layer and cook for 7–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked, turning halfway through.
03 - Mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls. Top with cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori strips.
05 - Place hot salmon bites atop the bowls and drizzle generously with spicy mayo. Finish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salmon gets golden and crispy while staying buttery inside, making every bite feel indulgent without the guilt.
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, which means you can satisfy cravings for something restaurant-quality on a Tuesday night.
  • The spicy mayo is addictive enough that you'll find yourself making extra just to drizzle on tomorrow's leftovers.
02 -
  • Don't over-marinate the salmon or the soy sauce will make it too salty; 10 minutes is perfect and respects the fish's delicate nature.
  • The salmon continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the heat, so pull it out when it looks just barely opaque in the thickest piece.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked rice if you're in a hurry; this recipe is about assembly more than cooking, so use every shortcut that feels honest.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for just a minute before sprinkling them on; the smell alone is worth it, and the flavor deepens completely.
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