Description
This Baked Salmon Sushi Bowl combines tender, caramelized salmon with perfectly seasoned sushi rice and fresh vegetables for a wholesome, Japanese-inspired meal. It delivers the comforting flavors of sushi without the rolling, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon fillets (skinless, preferably wild-caught)
1.5 cups sushi rice (short-grain Japanese rice)
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large avocado, sliced
2 sheets nori, cut into strips
2 tbsp sesame seeds
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sugar (for sushi rice)
1 tsp salt (for sushi rice)
Instructions
1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
3. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently until dissolved, then fold into cooked rice. Let cool to room temperature.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
5. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
6. Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and grated ginger together in a small bowl.
7. Place salmon in a baking dish and pour marinade over it. Let sit for 15 minutes.
8. Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes, until flaky and caramelized.
9. Slice cucumber, avocado, and green onions. Cut nori into thin strips.
10. Divide rice among bowls, flake salmon on top, and arrange vegetables and toppings.
11. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and nori strips. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use wooden or plastic utensils when mixing sushi rice to prevent vinegar reaction.
Fan rice while mixing to cool quickly and achieve shine.
Watch salmon carefully during the last few minutes of baking to avoid overcooking.
Broil for the final minute for a crisp glaze.
Store salmon, rice, and vegetables separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat salmon gently in a 300°F oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Bowl
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg