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Easy salmon bowl

This Salmon Bowl combines marinated salmon, rice, avocado, and fresh vegetables.Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or healthy dinners.Easy to make in the air fryer or skillet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 12 oz / 340g salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Small cube fresh ginger

Bowl Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked white rice or quinoa
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ½ cup frozen edamame beans
  • ½ avocado
  • Optional garnish: spicy mayo sriracha aioli, sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions
 

  • Slice the salmon fillets into large cubes about 1 inch in size. Remove the skin and any bones.
  • In a bowl or container, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
  • Add the salmon cubes to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours for deeper flavor.
  • While the salmon marinates, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber, shred the carrot, dice the avocado, and defrost the edamame beans under running water.
  • For the pan-fry method, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the salmon pieces in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with leftover marinade.
  • For the air fryer method, preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Spray the basket lightly with olive oil spray and place the salmon pieces in a single layer. Air fry for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with leftover marinade.
  • Assemble your Salmon Bowl by adding rice or quinoa to serving bowls. Arrange the cucumber, carrot, avocado, and edamame around the bowl. Top with cooked salmon and optional garnishes like spicy mayo or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Add extra marinade as a drizzle sauce for more flavor.
  • For extra heat, drizzle with sriracha or spicy mayo.
  • This bowl pairs well with pickled vegetables or steamed broccoli.
  • Swap salmon for shrimp, chicken, or tofu if desired.