A quick, flavorful rice bowl with crispy-skinned salmon, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes.
2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp oil
2 cups cooked rice (warm)
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 small avocado, diced
1 carrot, shredded
2 tbsp sliced scallions
Nori strips or furikake (optional)
Sesame seeds
Sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey or brown sugar
1 clove garlic, grated
½ tsp grated ginger
Optional: ½–1 tsp sriracha or gochujang
Cook rice and prep veggies.
Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
Pat salmon dry and season. Heat oil in a pan and cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 min. Flip and cook another 2–3 min.
Assemble bowls: rice, salmon, veggies, sauce, and garnishes.
Serve hot with sesame seeds and optional chili crisp or mayo drizzle.
Use leftover rice or microwave packets for speed. Swap salmon for tofu or chicken if preferred.