Pin A vibrant flavor-packed bowl featuring crispy salmon fluffy rice spicy mayo tangy kimchi and savory garlic for a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
I first made this crispy salmon rice bowl on a busy weeknight craving something satisfying but not too heavy. The crispy rice paired with tender salmon and zingy toppings turned out to be such a hit that it became a regular in my dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- Salmon: 2 salmon fillets (about 150 g each) skin-on 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Rice: 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice (leftover or cold preferred)
- Spicy Mayo: 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce 1 tsp lime juice 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Toppings & Additions: 1/2 cup kimchi roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced 1 small cucumber thinly sliced 1 avocado sliced 2 tbsp scallions finely chopped 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 sheet nori cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
- Make Crispy Garlic:
- In the same skillet add garlic slices and sauté until golden and crisp about 1 minute. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Crisp the Rice:
- Wipe skillet clean then add a touch more oil if needed. Add cold rice pressing down to form an even layer. Cook undisturbed over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo:
- While rice crisps whisk together mayonnaise Sriracha lime juice and sesame oil.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide crispy rice between two bowls. Top with salmon (break into large chunks) kimchi cucumber avocado and scallions. Drizzle with spicy mayo. Garnish with crispy garlic sesame seeds and nori strips if using.
- Serve Immediately:
- Serve right away for best texture and freshness.
Pin I love sharing this bowl with my family especially on Sunday evenings when we gather around the table catching up over warm comforting food with bold flavors.
Required Tools
Non-stick skillet spatula small mixing bowl knife and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains fish egg sesame and soy. May contain gluten depending on kimchi and sauces always check ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 610 Total Fat 32 g Carbohydrates 52 g Protein 33 g.
Pin Enjoy this vibrant bowl fresh for best results. Serve with sparkling water or citrusy wine for a refreshing meal.