Avocado Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Tender salmon cubes marinated in tamari and sesame, served over seasoned sushi rice with fresh avocado, spicy wasabi, and roasted peanuts for a satisfying fusion bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8.8 oz fresh salmon fillet, skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup

→ Rice Base

06 - 1 cup cooked sushi rice
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

10 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon chili oil, adjusted to taste
13 - 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, adjusted to taste
14 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips, optional
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh cilantro or microgreens, optional
19 - Lime wedges, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Add salmon cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix gently and set aside, keeping warm.
03 - Slice avocado, chop peanuts, cut nori into strips, slice cucumber and spring onions. Arrange prepped ingredients for quick assembly.
04 - Divide seasoned rice between two serving bowls, creating an even base for each portion.
05 - Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, and spring onions over the rice in an appealing pattern.
06 - Drizzle chili oil over each bowl and add small dots of wasabi paste according to taste preference.
07 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and nori strips over each bowl. Garnish with cilantro or microgreens and serve with lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, which means weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch without the stress.
  • Everything is customizable, so you can dial up the heat, swap proteins, or work around what's actually in your fridge.
  • One bowl contains protein, healthy fats, and something crunchy all at once, so it actually feels complete and satisfying.
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the salmon even though it's only 10 to 15 minutes; that brief bath in seasoning makes the difference between fish that tastes like itself and fish that tastes intentional.
  • The avocado should be added last or very close to serving, because once it's cut and exposed to air it starts to brown, and brown avocado doesn't look as appetizing even if it still tastes fine.
03 -
  • Buy your salmon the day you plan to use it, keep it on ice, and smell it before you cook—fresh salmon should smell clean and ocean-like, never fishy or sour.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes if you only have raw ones; you'll taste the difference immediately in the finished bowl.
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