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Delicious Spicy Salmon Maki Bowls have all the wonderful flavors of classic sushi rolls, but are so easy to make! Salmon pieces are coated in a mix of mayo, sriracha sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil, and then pan-seared until they’re crispy on the outside and tender inside. Pair with shredded cabbage, sushi rice, sliced avocado, mango, crushed nori, and spicy mayo for a dish that’s packed with flavor and texture!

Top view bowl with spicy salmon bites, rice, sauce, avocado, and mango.
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Craving sushi at home, but don’t want the hassle? Try these Spicy Salmon Maki Bowls! They’re simple to make and a complete dinner can be served in just 30 minutes! It’s like deconstructed sushi with no need to worry about rolling or slicing!

This salmon bowl is everything you love about sushi, it’s super tasty with juicy salmon, fluffy rice, fresh fruit, and creamy sriracha-mayo. So much deliciousness in every bite!

Why you should make this recipe

  • So delicious: Pan-frying the salmon gives it a crispy golden brown crust on the outside while keeping it nice and tender inside. Then, it’s served with sticky rice, fresh mango, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo ties all of the flavors together.
  • Healthy: Most of the ingredients are rich in nutrients and the bowl is a hearty meal that will satisfy you for hours.
  • Quick & easy: Aside from some slicing and chopping, there is very little effort needed to make a salmon bowl. This dish is ready to serve in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Salmon bowl with rice, mango, avocado and spicy mayo.

Ingredients needed

All you need are fresh, simple ingredients to make this salmon maki bowl recipe! Here’s the lineup:

  • Salmon: I recommend using wild-caught salmon if you can.
  • Spicy mayo: Used as a marinade and also to top the finished dish, you’ll need to mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Sushi rice: Use short-grain white rice. It will clump up nicely and be just like the rice in traditional sushi rolls.
  • Shredded cabbage: Adds texture and freshness. Substitute with shredded lettuce, if preferred.
  • Salt & pepper: Brings all of the flavors together.
  • Lemon & sesame seeds: Lemon zest, lemon juice, and sesame seeds are mixed with the cabbage to add a tangy delicious flavor.
  • Avocado: Choose a ripe avocado with dark green and black speckled color. When you apply pressure to the avocado, it should still be somewhat firm, but not hard.
  • Mango: Cool pieces of diced mango are a great contrast to the warm salmon and rice.
  • Crushed nori sheet: For crunchy texture.
  • Green onions: For a pop of color and freshness.
Uncooked chopped salmon, rice, cabbage, mango and sauces divided into portions.

How to make this recipe

  1. Prep the salmon: Place the salmon on a shallow plate and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Add a spoonful of this mixture over the salmon and stir to coat. Keep the remaining sriracha-mayo mixture to use as topping over the bowls.
  3. Cook the salmon: Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the salmon in a single layer, until golden on all sides and flaky.
  1. Make the cabbage salad: Place the shredded cabbage in a bowl and using your hands rub it with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon zest, juice, and sesame seeds.
  2. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage salad, salmon, avocado, mango, crushed nori, and green onions.

Recipe Tips

  • Cooking the salmon: Avoid overcrowding the fish pieces in the skillet, and cook in batches if necessary.
  • Lower calorie bowls: Use light mayo to cut down on calories. Using cauliflower rice would also lower the calories and carbs in the recipe.
  • Less spicy: If you’re sensitive to spice, simply omit the sriracha in the mayo blend.
  • Customize this recipe: Feel free to add extra ingredients to make these salmon bowls your own! Add in extra vegetables, like shredded carrots or thinly sliced red bell pepper. You could also swap the mango for pineapple. Or use shrimp or another seafood option instead of salmon.
top view white bowl of rice and salmon with mango salsa

Frequently asked questions

Do you eat salmon bowl cold?

I enjoy eating the salmon warm in these bowls. The warm salmon is a nice contrast to the cool mango and spicy mayo. That being said, it is perfectly fine to make the salmon ahead of time and enjoy it chilled in your bowl.

What salmon to use for sushi?

The most common fish to make sushi and a great salmon variety for this recipe is sockeye salmon or red salmon. Sockeye salmon is also called Blueback and has bright orange meat. Japanese restaurants usually serve sockeye salmon sushi since it’s a fattier fish and has a rich flavor.

Is maki cooked or raw?

Maki can be served cooked or raw. I prefer to cook the salmon for this maki bowl. But it is up to you if you want to use raw salmon.

Storing leftovers

Place leftover salmon bowl ingredients in airtight containers in the fridge for up to about 3 days. I recommend storing the salmon and rice together and the fresh ingredients separately. This way, you can warm up the salmon and rice and then add the cabbage, mango, avocado, spicy mayo, and green onions just before serving.

Spicy salmon maki bowl served in a white bowl with chop sticks.
side shot of salmon bowl with rice and mango salsa salad

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Spicy Salmon Maki Rice Bowl

By: Rena
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Top view bowl with spicy salmon bites, rice, sauce, avocado, and mango.
Tasty and easy-to-make sauteed salmon filet served over a bowl of rice and topped with a mango, avocado, and other herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless salmon filets, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup mayo, lite
  • 2-3 tbsp sriracha sauce, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

For The Bowls:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon, juice, and zest of
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice, or rice of choice
  • 1 hass avocado, sliced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 sheet nori, crushed
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Place the salmon in a shallow plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Add a spoonful of this mixture over the salmon and stir to coat. Keep the remaining sriracha-mayo mixture to use as topping over the bowls.
  • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the salmon in a single layer, until golden on all sides and flaky.
  • Place the shredded cabbage in a bowl and using your hands rub it with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon zest, juice, and sesame seeds.
  • Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage salad, salmon, avocado, mango, crushed nori, and green onions.

Notes

  • Salmon: If you prefer to use any other protein like shrimp you can swap.
  • Mayo: Use lite mayo to cut down on calories.
  • Rice: Use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • If you don’t like cabbage, use shredded lettuce.
  • You can make it less spicy by skipping the sriracha.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 1049mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 891IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
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