Salmon bites bowl with veggies (Printable)

A vibrant bowl of crispy salmon bites with fresh vegetables and spicy mayo for a quick, nutritious meal.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

→ Spicy Mayo

16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tsp lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon in a single layer and cook for 7–10 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls and arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Place cooked salmon bites atop the bowls and drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salmon gets crispy on the outside while staying buttery inside, no fancy technique required.
  • You can prep everything while the salmon cooks, so dinner is genuinely on the table in under 40 minutes.
  • It tastes like you're treating yourself, but it's packed with omega-3s and vegetables.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the salmon halfway through cooking; one flat side gets rubbery while the other stays tender.
  • Cold ingredients straight from the fridge against warm salmon create a textural contrast that makes every bite interesting—don't warm up your vegetables.
  • The spicy mayo gets thicker as it sits, so mix it fresh and use it immediately or it'll be harder to drizzle.
03 -
  • If your air fryer is small, don't crowd the salmon—give each piece breathing room so steam escapes and you get actual crispiness instead of steaming.
  • A squeeze of lime juice right before eating brightens everything; don't skip this final touch.
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