Healthy, colorful, and absolutely delicious!
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 👨🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes | 🍽 Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Bowls:
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice or white rice
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup edamame beans, cooked
- 1 cucumber, julienned or ribboned
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Pickled ginger
- Nori sheets, cut into strips (optional)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions:
- Marinate salmon: Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Marinate salmon for 15 minutes.
- Make spicy mayo: Whisk together mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. Set aside.
- Cook salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes (or pan-sear 4 minutes per side) until cooked through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Prepare vegetables: While salmon cooks, prep all vegetables and warm the rice.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls. Arrange salmon, avocado slices, edamame, cucumber, carrots, and pickled ginger in sections on top of rice.
- Serve: Drizzle with spicy mayo. Add nori strips if desired. Serve with chopsticks and extra soy sauce.
Chef’s Tips:
- Use leftover rice for quicker prep
- Substitute with any protein: tuna, shrimp, or tofu
- Make it your own—add any vegetables you love
- Meal prep friendly—prepare components separately and assemble fresh
Why It’s Trending:
These bowls are Instagram-worthy, customizable, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they’re nutritious without sacrificing taste!
Nutritional Highlights: High in omega-3 fatty acids, balanced meal with protein and veggies, heart-healthy