Salmon Bowl (Healthy & Easy Recipe)
A healthy Salmon Bowl with rice, vegetables, and marinated salmon.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 12 oz salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup edamame beans
- 1/2 avocado
Optional Garnish
- Spicy mayo
- Sriracha aioli
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
Prepare the salmon
- Cut the salmon into large cubes (about 1 inch). Remove skin and bones.
Make the marinade
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated garlic, and ginger.
Marinate the salmon
- Add salmon cubes and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or longer in the fridge.
Prepare the toppings
- Slice cucumber, shred carrot, dice avocado, and thaw edamame.
Cook the salmon (Pan method)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Cook salmon for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with marinade.
Alternative: Air fryer method
- Preheat to 390°F (200°C). Place salmon in a single layer and cook for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Assemble the bowl
- Add rice to a bowl, then arrange salmon, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and edamame.
Finish and serve
- Drizzle with sauce and garnish as desired. Serve your Salmon Bowl immediately.
Notes
- You can double the marinade for extra sauce