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Complete crispy salmon bowl with fresh vegetables, rice and sesame seeds

Crispy Salmon Bowls

These crispy salmon bowls feature perfectly golden salmon bites with a tender interior, served over seasoned rice with fresh vegetables and spicy mayo. A high-protein meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 686

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillets skin removed, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 0.33 tsp sea salt
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 3 green onions diced
  • Spicy mayo for topping
  • Nori paper chopped, for topping
  • Additional sesame seeds for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet (13-inch)
  • large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. While still warm, stir in the rice wine vinegar and sea salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Remove the skin from salmon fillets by gently pulling with your fingers. Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches.
  3. Place salmon pieces in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
  5. Add salmon pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook for 3 minutes without moving, then flip and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
  6. While salmon cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger powder, and sesame seeds in a small bowl until honey is fully dissolved.
  7. Pour the sauce over the crispy salmon and toss gently to coat each piece. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and sticks to the salmon.
  8. Divide rice, salmon, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions among four bowls. Top with spicy mayo, chopped nori, and additional sesame seeds as desired.

Notes

For air fryer method: Skip cornstarch. Marinate salmon in half the sauce for 15 minutes. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes. Store cooked salmon and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Cut avocado fresh before serving. Reheat salmon gently in a skillet for best texture.
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