Salmon Bites Bowl Flavor (Printable)

Crispy salmon bites paired with fresh vegetables and spicy mayo over rice for a quick, nourishing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

→ Spicy Mayo

16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tsp lime juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon bites in a single layer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori strips over the rice.
05 - Place the hot salmon bites on top of the bowls. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
06 - Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salmon gets these irresistible caramelized edges while staying tender inside
  • You get crunch creaminess heat and freshness all in one bowl
  • It comes together faster than you can decide what to order for takeout
02 -
  • Dry the salmon cubes really well before marinating or they will steam instead of crisp up
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer or the salmon will cook unevenly and get soggy
  • The spicy mayo can be made ahead and keeps in the fridge for up to a week
03 -
  • Cut your salmon into uniform cubes so everything cooks at the same rate
  • A little extra honey in the marinade helps those edges get extra caramelized
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