Salmon Rice Bowl with Sriracha Mayo (Printable Version)

Marinated baked salmon over jasmine rice with fresh vegetables and spicy sriracha mayo drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

01 - 1.1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups jasmine rice
09 - 2.5 cups water
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
12 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
13 - 1 large avocado, sliced
14 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Sriracha Mayo

16 - 0.33 cup mayonnaise
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
18 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add salmon cubes and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Arrange marinated salmon cubes on the prepared tray. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until just cooked through and slightly caramelized.
05 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
06 - Divide cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top with baked salmon, edamame, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, so you can have restaurant-quality dinner on a random Tuesday night.
  • Every element has its moment to shine, from the slight caramelized edges on the salmon to the cool crunch of cucumber against warm rice.
  • You can prep most of it ahead and assemble in minutes, making it secretly perfect for impressing people without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rice rinsing step, it's the difference between sticky sad rice and each grain standing on its own like it deserves to.
  • The salmon will keep cooking a bit after it comes out of the oven, so pull it when it's just barely set, not when it's fully opaque, this is how you keep it tender.
03 -
  • If you have leftover marinade, save it in a jar in the fridge and use it on vegetables or tofu throughout the week, it's too good to waste.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes right before serving, they're more vibrant and alive than anything pre-toasted.
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