Avocado Salmon Bowl (Print Version)

Marinated salmon, creamy avocado, and zesty toppings over seasoned rice

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

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

→ Marinade and 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, or to taste
13 - 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, or 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 keep warm.
03 - Slice avocado, chop peanuts, cut nori into strips, slice cucumber and spring onions. Arrange all prepared ingredients within reach for assembly.
04 - Divide seasoned rice evenly between two serving bowls, creating an even layer.
05 - Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, and spring onions over the rice in an organized pattern.
06 - Drizzle chili oil over the bowl and apply wasabi paste strategically across the surface.
07 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and nori strips over the bowl. Top with cilantro or microgreens if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner without the stress or the takeout container.
  • Every element is customizable, so you can dial up the heat with extra chili oil or keep it gentle depending on who's eating.
  • The texture contrast between creamy, crunchy, tender, and chewy makes every bite interesting, not monotonous.
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the salmon because that 10 to 15 minutes is when the tamari and sesame oil actually penetrate the fish instead of just sitting on top looking pretty.
  • Slice your avocado last possible moment before serving because it oxidizes faster than you'd think and browns edges in ways that feel like betrayal.
03 -
  • Make the marinade in a clean jar and shake it vigorously for 30 seconds, which emulsifies everything and tastes noticeably better than whisking.
  • Keep your peanuts in an airtight container because they lose their crunch in about 12 hours in humid air, which is criminal.
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