Salmon Bites Bowl (Printable Version)

Crispy salmon bites with fresh veggies and spicy mayo over jasmine rice for a quick, nutritious dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.6 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

# 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 air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon 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.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Top bowls with hot salmon bites. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo, then sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes expensive and impressive but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Every bite combines crispy, creamy, fresh, and spicy in ways that make you pause and actually taste your food.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge without losing the magic.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the salmon—it goes from perfect to dry in about two minutes, and there's no coming back from that.
  • The spicy mayo is non-negotiable; it's the thing that transforms separated ingredients into a complete dish.
  • Prepping your vegetables before you start cooking means you can actually enjoy the process instead of scrambling at the end.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds right before serving—they taste exponentially better and only take your attention for a moment.
  • If you're prepping ahead, keep the salmon separate until the very last minute, and don't dress the avocado until you're ready to eat so it doesn't brown.
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