Baked Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Broiled salmon cubes served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and tangy sauces for a balanced, colorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into ¾ inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups jasmine or sushi rice
09 - 3 cups water
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Vegetables

11 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1 cup shelled cooked edamame
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Sauces and Garnishes

17 - 4 tablespoons sriracha mayo
18 - 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
19 - 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
20 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Add salmon cubes and marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
04 - Arrange marinated salmon cubes on the prepared tray in a single layer. Broil or bake for 8 to 10 minutes until just cooked through with lightly browned edges.
05 - Slice cucumber, shred carrots, slice avocado, slice green onions, and have sesame seeds ready for assembly.
06 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with broiled salmon, cucumber, carrots, edamame, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with chosen sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add additional garnishes as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: A complete, nutritious meal ready in just 35 minutes.
  • Healthy Fats: Packed with Omega-3s from fresh salmon and avocado.
  • Texture Variety: Combines warm, tender fish with crisp, fresh vegetables.
  • Perfectly Glazed: A simple ginger-garlic marinade that browns beautifully.
02 -
  • Homemade Sriracha Mayo: Mix 4 tbsp mayonnaise with 1–2 tsp sriracha and a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick.
  • Uniform Cubes: Cut the salmon into equal 2 cm pieces to ensure they all cook evenly under the broiler.
  • Rest the Rice: Letting the rice stand covered for 5 minutes after cooking allows the steam to finish the process for the best texture.
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