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Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl

Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl with Creamy Sesame Mayo Sauce

This spicy salmon rice bowl combines tender, perfectly seasoned salmon with warm rice, crisp vegetables, and a rich, creamy spicy sesame mayo sauce. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, freshness, and crunch.
It is simple, customizable, and ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a flavorful lunch. The homemade sauce elevates the meal, tying everything together with bold and vibrant flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 Bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) cubed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking

Rice Bowl

  • 2 cups cooked rice jasmine, sushi rice, or preferred type
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup steamed edamame
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Chili crisp optional
  • Seaweed snacks or furikake optional

For the Creamy Spicy Sesame Mayo Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic grated (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions
 

Make the Sauce

  • Add mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and lime juice to a bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust: add more sriracha for heat, more honey for sweetness, or more lime for acidity.
  • Set aside.

Prep the Salmon

  • Pat salmon dry and cube into bite-sized pieces.
  • Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add salmon and cook 2–3 minutes per side or until lightly crisp and cooked through.
  • Drizzle a tablespoon of the spicy sauce over the cooked salmon and toss lightly to coat.

Prepare the Rice and Veggies

  • Warm cooked rice.
  • Dice cucumber, cube avocado, shred carrots, and steam edamame if not already cooked.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Add 1 cup of rice to each bowl.
  • Add cucumber, avocado, carrots, edamame, and green onions.
  • Add salmon on top.
  • Drizzle generously with the spicy sesame mayo sauce.
  • Finish with sesame seeds, chili crisp, or furikake.

Serve

  • Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side and optional lime wedges.
Keyword Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl