Crispy pan-seared salmon served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies, creamy spicy mayo, and a soy-lime drizzle—an easy, flavor-packed bowl that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
1 lb salmon fillets, skin-on or off
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp grated ginger
1½ cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup shredded carrot or pickled veggies
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Crushed nori or seaweed snacks (optional)
Spicy Mayo:
¼ cup mayo
1–2 tsp sriracha
1 tsp lime juice
Soy-Lime Drizzle:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
½ tsp sesame oil
Marinate salmon in soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes.
Cook rice and season if desired with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Heat oil in skillet. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
Mix spicy mayo and soy-lime sauce ingredients.
Assemble bowls: rice, salmon, veggies, sauces, sesame seeds, and nori.
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Make ahead components and assemble fresh.
Use tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based version.
Best served warm but also delicious chilled.