Emily Mariko Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable Version)

Flaked salmon, rice, avocado, spicy mayo, and seaweed combine for a quick, customizable sushi-inspired bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Protein

01 - 1 (6 oz) cooked salmon fillet, skin removed and flaked

→ Rice

02 - 2 cups cooked short-grain rice, preferably leftover and chilled

→ Sauces & Condiments

03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Seaweed

09 - 6-8 small roasted seaweed sheets

# Steps:

01 - Place cooked rice in microwave-safe bowl. Top with flaked salmon and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
02 - Cover loosely with parchment or microwave cover. Microwave on high 1-2 minutes until rice and salmon heated through.
03 - Drizzle warm salmon and rice with Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha. Add remaining soy sauce if desired.
04 - Gently mix everything together until well combined.
05 - Top with sliced avocado, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.
06 - Serve with roasted seaweed sheets. Scoop salmon rice mixture onto seaweed sheet and eat like hand roll.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover salmon and rice into something that feels intentional and special
  • The combination of warm seasoned rice with cool creamy avocado hits every texture crave
  • You can customize the heat level and toppings exactly how you like them
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
02 -
  • Cold rice from the fridge is actually your friend here—it heats up fluffy instead of turning into a sticky clump
  • The seaweed sheets will get soggy if you store them with the rice, so keep them separate until you're ready to eat
  • You can make the salmon and rice mixture ahead and reheat it, but add the avocado fresh right before serving
03 -
  • Leftover salmon from a whole roasted fish has way more flavor than plain baked fillets
  • Keep a package of those roasted seaweed snack packs in your pantry—they're the perfect size and stay fresh
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