Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
These Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls are easy to make and loaded with flavor. Lightly seasoned and topped with a spicy creamy sauce, you’re going to fall in love with this recipe. What’s great, is that you can customize these bowls too. I added avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, green onion, lime wedges and cilantro. However, any veggies would work great. Try shaved carrots, radishes, or anything you enjoy.
If you love my spicy salmon roll bowl recipe, then you have to try my Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon. The salmon fillet is sliced into 1-inch thick pieces that are still attached to the skin, making for a fun and easy to eat meal idea. Plus, if you are not a fan of raw sushi, this hasselback salmon recipe is fully cooked too.
How to Make Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined, no lumps. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Rice and Bowl Ingredients
Cook the rice according to the package. Prep any vegetables, fruits or herbs you want to add to the bowls.
Mix the Spice Blend and Prepare the Salmon
Start by removing the pin bones from your salmon filet. You will feel the bones sticking out when you run your fingers over the meat of the fish. Simply us a pin bone remover or clean tweezers to remove them. Option to remove the skin. Simply lay the fish flat, skin side down. Run a sharp knife under the meat and as close to the skin as possible. This will separate the meat from the skin.
Place the salmon filet on a cutting board and cube it into bite-sized pieces. Pat the cubed salmon dry with paper towels. Absorbing the excess moisture will allow the fish to get crispy on the outside.
Season the cubes with blackening spice. Toss until they are well coated. Next, add avocado oil to a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned cubed salmon to the pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. Be sure to turn the cubes frequently so all sides of the salmon cook evenly.
Assemble the Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
Divide the rice between two bowls. Next, add the spicy salmon bites along with your preferred toppings. Drizzle with spicy sauce and enjoy.
How to Store Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Option to reheat this dish in the microwave until the salmon and rice are warmed through. Best to store any extra spicy sauce in its own sealable container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Looking for more salon recipes? Try my Blackened Air Fryer Salmon or my Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salad. Or this delicious Salmon Wedge Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ’s
What type of salmon should I use? You can use whatever salmon you enjoy most. I like using Scottish or Atlantic salmon. They have a good amount of healthy fat which is very flavorful.
Can you eat salmon skin? Yes, absolutely! You can leave the skin on if you prefer. It is perfectly safe to eat.
Why do you pat the salmon dry with paper towel before seasoning it? Patting the salmon dry will promote a crispier outside. The less moisture on the surface of the salmon cubes will allow the salmon to get a nice sear. Ultimately yielding a crispier salmon bite.
Frequently Asked Questions Continued
Can you swap any ingredients in the spicy sauce? Yes, you can use liquid aminos instead of low sodium soy sauce, you can swap honey for maple syrup, and you can use a different hot sauce in place of the sriracha. Lastly, you can use kewpie mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise as well. Please keep in mind that any substitutions can change the sauce flavor. Adjust accordingly.
What is kewpie mayonnaise? Kewpie mayonnaise is a Japanese mayonnaise made from the yolks of the egg versus the entire egg. Resulting in a creamier, richer flavor.
Why do you use avocado oil? Avocado oil has a high smoke point making it great for sautéing. It also does not impart any flavor on the fish like olive oil can.
What can you add to the bowls? You can add avocado, English cucumber, carrots, radish, cilantro, jalapeno, lime wedges, green onions, furikake etc.. You can fully customize these bowls to fit your liking.
Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
Equipment
- 1 large, non-stick skillet
- 2 small mixing bowls one for the spice blend, one for the cubed salmon
- 1 measuring cup for the spicy sauce
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
Blackening Spice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼-½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Salmon
- 12 ounces salmon, debone, remove skin, cube and season
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil , for sautéing the salmon
Spicy Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
Optional Bowl Ingredients
- ¼ cup white rice uncooked, makes 1 cup cooked, split between bowls
- ¼ cup English cucumber, sliced thin, divided between the bowls
- ½ avocado, peel, pit and slice thin
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped small
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, remove stems and roughly chop
- 1-2 teaspoons furikake, split between the bowls -option to use sesame seeds
- 1 large lime, quartered
Instructions
Make the Spicy Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined, no lumps. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Rice and Bowl Ingredients
- Cook the rice according to the package. Prep any vegetables, fruits or herbs you want to add to the bowls.
Mix the Spice Blend and Prepare the Salmon
- Start by removing the pin bones from your salmon filet. You will feel the bones sticking out when you run your fingers over the meat of the fish. Simply us a pin bone remover or clean tweezers to remove them. Option to remove the skin. Simply lay the fish flat, skin side down. Run a sharp knife under the meat and as close to the skin as possible. This will separate the meat from the skin.Place the salmon filet on a cutting board and cube it into bite-sized pieces. Pat the cubed salmon dry with paper towels. Absorbing the excess moisture will allow the fish to get crispy on the outside.Season the cubes with blackening spice. Toss until they are well coated. Next, add avocado oil to a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned cubed salmon to the pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. Be sure to turn the cubes frequently so all sides of the salmon cook evenly.
Assemble the Dish
- Divide the rice between two bowls. Next, add the spicy salmon bites along with your preferred toppings. Drizzle with spicy sauce and enjoy.
75 Comments on “Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls”
Addictive!!
These Spicy salmon roll bowls were awesome! I have made countless recipes of Sarah’s and every single one has been a hit!
thank you, Christina!!
Delicious, quick and easy.
so happy to hear that!
I am literally obsessed with this recipe sooo gooood
This recipe is GOLD! I almost never leave reviews, but this recipe deserves one! This recipe is nutritious and consistently delicious!! My partner and I now make this recipe about once a week, which is surprising because I haven’t gotten tired of it! It’s that good! We’ve also made this for a lot of our friends and family, super easy to prep for groups AND everyone loves it! Without fail, every time we make it, someone asks for the recipe. 100% recommend
your review made my day! thank you!
So incredibly delicious!! With some minor substitutions this was an absolute hit! I reheated some leftover rice in the same pan after I fried the salmon and it was delicious!
Excellent instructions. Easy and quick recipe Thanks,
I have made this bowl a dozen different ways following this recipe loosely. The first time I used cold leftover tea smoked salmon. So good and refreshing! Tonight I made it using an Asian 7 spice seasoning for the salmon instead of blackened. I also had leftover herbs (Thai basil, mint, and cilantro) along with bean sprouts from making pho. I threw all those in with it and still so good! And I’m made all sorts of variations in between. It’s always great! Even as leftovers!
This is my go-to recipe for a healthy and delicious dinner during the week!! It’s so quick and easy and comes out perfect every time I’m so happy I found this recipe!
Best recipe! Love the simple sauce too.