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Best Ever Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe (Easy, Healthy & Customizable)

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This salmon rice bowl recipe is an easy, healthy, and customizable meal packed with omega-3s, protein, and flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz salmon fillet (skin on or off)

  • 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown/sushi rice)

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • ½ cucumber, julienned

  • ½ cup edamame (steamed)

  • 2 tbsp spicy mayo (Kewpie + sriracha)

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

  • 1 sheet roasted seaweed (cut into strips)

  • Optional: pickled onions, furikake, lime wedge

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.

  • Season the salmon with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a drizzle of olive oil.

  • Pan-sear or bake salmon until cooked through (about 4-5 mins per side in pan or 12 mins at 400°F in oven).

  • Slice veggies while the salmon cooks.

  • Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of rice, top with salmon, avocado, cucumber, edamame, and extras.

  • Drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish with seaweed.

 

  • Serve immediately, or store for up to 3 days for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use tamari for a gluten-free version.

  • Swap white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

  • Make your spicy mayo milder by adjusting sriracha quantity.

 

  • Great for lunchboxes, bento meals, or post-workout dinners.

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