Spicy Mayo Salmon Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Tender salmon cubes on warm rice with creamy spicy mayo, cucumber, avocado and toasted sesame for a vibrant, quick bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 250 g (9 oz) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 2 cm (¾-inch) cubes
02 - 1 tsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ For the Spicy Mayo

05 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1–2 tsp Sriracha or other hot chili sauce (to taste)
07 - 1 tsp lime juice
08 - ½ tsp toasted sesame oil

→ For the Rice Bowl

09 - 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice (warm)
10 - ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)
14 - ½ avocado, sliced (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a bowl, mix the salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes, turning gently, until just cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth. Adjust spiciness to taste.
04 - Divide warm rice between two bowls. Arrange cooked salmon, cucumber slices, and avocado (if using) on top.
05 - Drizzle spicy mayo generously over the salmon and rice.
06 - Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, spring onions, and nori strips if desired.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your secret shortcut to a restaurant-style rice bowl at home—no takeout app required.
  • The spicy mayo ties everything together, so even simple ingredients feel special.
02 -
  • If you overcook the salmon even by a minute, it turns dry and loses that lovely softness.
  • Tossing the rice with a little seasoned rice vinegar before serving makes each bite brighter and more satisfying.
03 -
  • Always marinate the salmon, even just for five minutes—it makes a real difference in flavor.
  • Don&aposthesitate to double the spicy mayo if you like things creamy; leftovers are amazing on sandwiches.
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