Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls

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Here’s a recipe for Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines spicy salmon with sushi rice and fresh vegetables. This bowl is a fun and easy way to enjoy sushi flavors at home without needing to roll anything!

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls

Ingredients

For the Spicy Salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), sushi-grade
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sushi Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or short-grain rice)
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1 sheet of nori (seaweed), cut into strips or crumbled
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • Pickled ginger, for serving (optional)
  • Wasabi, for serving (optional)

For the Soy-Sesame Drizzle (Optional):

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spicy Salmon:

  1. Dice the sushi-grade salmon into bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey.
  3. Add the diced salmon to the sauce and gently toss to coat the fish evenly. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to marinate.

2. Prepare the Sushi Bowls:

  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
  2. Divide the rice evenly between two bowls.
  3. Arrange the cucumber slices, avocado, shredded carrots, and nori strips around the rice in each bowl.

3. Make the Soy-Sesame Drizzle (Optional):

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Drizzle over the assembled bowls for extra flavor.

4. Assemble the Bowls:

  1. Spoon the spicy salmon mixture over the rice and vegetables in each bowl.
  2. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with pickled ginger and wasabi on the side, if desired.

These Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls bring the flavors of sushi to a bowl, with the creamy and spicy salmon pairing perfectly with the fresh vegetables and tangy rice. Enjoy!

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