Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
These Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls are easy to make and loaded with flavor. The cubed salmon is seasoned with my famous blackening spice and pan seared to crispy flaky perfection. Served over fluffy steamed rice with a variety of customizable toppings and this salmon recipe is a showstopper. Oh and don’t forget the addictive spicy creamy sauce, you’re going to love everything about this spicy salmon roll recipe.
What’s great, is that these bowls are fully customizable too. Toppings like avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, green onion, lime wedges and cilantro all taste amazing. You can also try shaved carrots, radishes, or anything you enjoy most.
If you love my spicy salmon roll bowl recipe, then you have to try my Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Light yet satisfying. These spicy salmon roll bowls are totally satisfying. They will fill you up without slowing you down.
Customizable. Everyone in the family is able to build a bowl they love with this simple recipe.
Easy to make. You’ll only need a few fresh ingredients and you’ll have this awesome salmon dinner ready to go in no time.
Fun to eat. This salmon recipe is a fun way to enjoy salmon. Making it the perfect way to switch up your mealtime routine.
Recipe Ingredients
Spicy Sauce
- Mayonnaise – You’ll need mayonnaise for this recipe. Option to use kewpie mayonnaise if you prefer.
- Soy Sauce – Low sodium soy sauce works best.
- Sriracha – You’ll need sriracha for this spicy sauce recipe. It adds the perfect level of spiciness and flavor to the sauce.
- Maple Syrup – Add a touch of sweet ness tot his recipe with maple syrup.
Spicy Salmon
- Salmon – You’ll need fresh salmon for this recipe. I like using Scottish or Atlantic salmon because it has more fat. However, you can use whatever you enjoy most.
- Oil – This recipe calls for avocado oil.
- Blackening Spice Rub – Combine dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne and paprika. Mix well.
Optional Bowl Ingredients
- Steamed rice, avocado, sliced cucumber, furikake, cilantro, jalapeno, green onions or fresh squeezed lime would all work great.
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 Other Bowl Ingredients
- Cook the rice according to the package. Prep any vegetables, fruits or herbs you want to add to the bowls.
Combine the Spice Blend and Make the Salmon
- Combine the spice blend in a small mixing bowl.
- Cube the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Option to leave the skin on or remove it. Pat the cubed salmon dry with paper towels. Absorbing excess moisture will allow the fish to get crispy on the outside.
- Season the salmon cubes with blackening spice. Toss until they are well coated.
- Next, add avocado oil to a nonstick 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
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes, absolutely! You can leave the skin on if you prefer. It is perfectly safe to eat.
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.
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.
Kewpie mayonnaise is a Japanese mayonnaise made from the yolks of the egg versus the entire egg. Resulting in a creamier, richer flavor.
Other Salmon Recipes to Consider Trying
Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls
Equipment
- 1 large, nonstick 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
- Combine the spice blend in a small mixing bowl. Cube the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Option to leave the skin on or remove it. Pat the cubed salmon dry with paper towels. Absorbing 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 nonstick 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.
76 Comments on “Spicy Salmon Roll Bowls”
This has become a quick and easy weekly family favorite in our home! My husband and I love poke bowls and this is a perfect dish to satisfy those cravings, even our toddlers love it! I love that it’s packed with veggies too, we added some arugula to it as well. And the sauce tastes like it belongs on top of a sushi roll, it’s heaven.
This is one of my favorite go to dinners right now. Super simple and easy to make but so delicious.
I love this! So fresh and just the right amount of spice.
We have been making this recipe almost once a week since we’ve discovered it and I cannot rave enough about how good it is. The salmon and spicy sauce are such a great combo. You can load up the dish with almost anything you want but I think the recipe as is is perfect. It’s easy, delicious and addictive.
Serving this tomorrow! Should it be hot or cold? Maybe the rice and salmon be hot and of course, the veggies be cold? Not sure!
I absolutely loved this! I want to make it again for company. It does have a KICK.
This recipe is literally mind blowingly good!!! I crave it at least once a week! Thanks for sharing
This recipe never disappoints! My only issue is that I always want more. My husband and two sons love it just as much as I do. Thank you for this delicious recipe.
This was SO easy to make and my boyfriend loved it! Highly recommend for a quick and healthy dinner!
This was SO easy to make and a big crowd pleaser for the boyfriend! Highly recommend for a quick and healthy dinner!
This sauce is everything! So simple but so amazing. This whole meal came together really quickly, I will definitely be making it over and over again.
I’ve just had this for dinner and it was amazing! I added some shrimp since I didn’t have enough salmon. We loved every bite, it’s definitely a keeper!
Thank you for the recipe!
This is my favorite new dinner recipe! I am making it for the 3rd week in a row, and find it’s a great way to satisfy my sushi cravings. It’s very flavorful and the sauce is perfection!
What an amazing and easy dish! I made this for dinner and a lunch meal prep for my work week! It was so yummy, fresh, and simple. I will make again.
This bowl was one of the best meals I’ve made in a while. Lots of textures, flavors and the spicy mayo is amazing! 10/10 would recommend giving this recipe a try.