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Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl
27min
Total Time
4 people
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
640 kcal
Calories
Easy Weeknight Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl | Sriracha-Glazed Salmon Over Rice
Ingredients
4
- 12 oz salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 small cucumber, thin sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Cook rice per package instructions
2
Pat salmon dry and season lightly
3
Whisk soy, sesame, honey, sriracha
4
Brush half glaze on salmon
5
Air-fry salmon skin side down
6
Cook 8-10 minutes until flaky
7
Toss cucumber and carrot with vinegar
8
Slice salmon into bite pieces
9
Assemble bowls with rice and veggies
10
Drizzle remaining glaze and garnish
Troubleshooting
Salmon underdone add two minutes
Too salty use low sodium soy sauce
Sauce too sweet add more lime
Recipe Variations
Make a miso glaze instead of sriracha
Use brown rice or quinoa
Add edamame for more protein
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lime wedges
Add extra sriracha for heat
Top with toasted sesame seeds
Offer pickled ginger on side
Nutrition Facts
640
Calories
38g
Protein
70g
Carbs
30g
Fat
6g
Fiber
12g
Sugar
920mg
Sodium
110mg
Cholesterol
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overcooking salmon makes it dry
Glazing too early burns the glaze
Mixing avocado too soon causes browning
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes thaw overnight for best results.
Is this gluten-free?
Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Can I make this spicy milder?
Reduce sriracha or omit honey.
How to get crispy skin?
Pat skin dry and air-fry skin side down.
Can I use brown rice?
Yes, cook time will vary.
Reviews
Kim M
May 5, 2026
Fast and full of flavor
Raj P
May 4, 2026
Perfect weeknight bowl
Maria S
Apr 29, 2026
Loved the glaze, added extra lime
Chen L
May 7, 2026
Nice balance of spice and sweet
Sofia R
Apr 17, 2026
Family asked for seconds
