Avocado Salmon Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender salmon and creamy avocado over seasoned rice with zesty wasabi, tamari, and crunchy peanuts.

# What You'll 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
13 - 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
14 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh cilantro or microgreens
19 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari sauce, 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 all prepared ingredients within easy reach.
04 - Divide seasoned rice equally between two serving bowls, creating an even base layer.
05 - Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, and spring onions artfully over the rice.
06 - Drizzle chili oil over the bowl contents and add small dots of wasabi paste throughout.
07 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and nori strips over the bowl. Top with fresh cilantro or microgreens. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless and fancy at the same time.
  • The combination of creamy, crunchy, spicy, and savory layers means every spoonful tastes different and keeps your palate interested.
02 -
  • Don't marinate the salmon longer than 15 minutes or the acid will start to cook and change the texture in ways you don't want—set a timer and stick to it.
  • The temperature contrast between warm rice and cool toppings is part of what makes this bowl so satisfying, so serve it immediately after assembly.
03 -
  • Buy salmon from a fishmonger if you can and ask them to remove the skin and cut it slightly thicker than you think you need—it makes marinating and eating more pleasant.
  • Warm your serving bowls under hot water before adding rice so the temperature stays stable from first bite to last.
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