Easy Salmon Bowl (Printable Version)

Baked salmon with rice, fresh veggies, and spicy mayo sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 2 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Rice

07 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
10 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1/2 cup edamame, cooked and shelled
12 - 2 tablespoons pickled red onion (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
14 - 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

15 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
16 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
18 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place salmon fillets on the tray. Drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
04 - While salmon bakes, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Arrange cucumber, avocado, carrots, edamame, and pickled red onion (if using) over the rice in sections.
07 - Flake baked salmon into large chunks and distribute evenly between bowls.
08 - Drizzle with spicy mayo sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy mayo sauce will make you want to put it on everything else you cook
  • You can prep all the vegetables while the salmon bakes so dinner comes together in under thirty minutes
  • These bowls look so vibrant and pretty that nobody will guess how simple they were to make
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon is the biggest mistake most people make so pull it out when it is still slightly translucent in the center
  • The sauce tastes better after it sits for a few minutes so make it first if you have time
03 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning for the best crispy edges
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out their nutty flavor

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