Avocado Salmon Bowl (Printable version)

A colorful bowl featuring salmon, avocado, tamari sauce, and crunchy roasted peanuts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8.8 oz fresh salmon fillet, skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup

→ Rice Base

06 - 1 cup cooked sushi rice
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

10 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon chili oil
13 - 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
14 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh cilantro or microgreens
19 - Lime wedges

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Add salmon cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix gently and keep warm.
03 - Slice the avocado, chop the peanuts, cut the nori into strips, slice the cucumber and spring onions. Have all components ready for assembly.
04 - Divide the seasoned rice between two serving bowls, creating an even base layer.
05 - Top the rice with marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, and spring onions in an organized, visually appealing arrangement.
06 - Drizzle chili oil over the bowl and add small dots of wasabi paste throughout.
07 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and nori strips over the bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro or microgreens and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like a moment to yourself.
  • Every element is customizable—dial the heat up or down, swap proteins, adjust textures to match what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step—it seems small but those 10 to 15 minutes are where the salmon absorbs all that umami richness and becomes something special instead of just cooked fish.
  • Temperature contrast is your secret weapon: warm rice, cool avocado, cold marinated salmon, warm chili oil—these differences make your mouth wake up with every spoonful.
03 -
  • Buy sushi-grade salmon if you can—it's worth the investment and tastes noticeably fresher and cleaner than regular salmon.
  • If you're nervous about the raw marinated salmon, you can gently pan-sear the cubes for just 90 seconds per side, then let them cool before marinating—you'll get a cooked exterior with a barely-warm center.
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