Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, salmon is a true superfood. It’s a great addition to a healthy diet, and there are so many different ways to prepare it. Even if you’re not normally a fan of fish, you’re sure to love the salmon bowl recipes on this list.
17+ Insanely Good Salmon Bowl Recipes to Make on Repeat
1. Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls
You’ll love the sweet heat of this bowl recipe, which features a tasty sauce made with honey, sriracha, garlic and soy sauce.
I like to roast my salmon with this glaze to give it a more caramelized flavor.
Once your salmon is ready, serve it over white rice and with avocado, cucumber and cooked edamame. Top with sriracha mayo.
The edamame adds even more protein and the avocado gives you more healthy fat.
2. Perfect Salmon Rice Bowls
Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you. This really is the perfect salmon rice bowl and is worth every effort to make it.
Start by cooking your salmon however you prefer.
To assemble your bowl, start with cooked rice. Then, add the salmon, avocado, carrots, cucumbers and edamame. Top with sesame seeds and a homemade sauce made from mayo, soy sauce and sriracha.
If you don’t like edamame, you can use any other vegetable you want.
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3. Salmon Rice Bowl
This is one of those salmon bowl recipes you have to get creative with. You won’t find any official ingredient list or directions, but the ingredients are simple enough to recreate in your kitchen.
Start by roasting your salmon. Once it’s ready, prepare your bowl. Add some white rice, and then the fish. Finish with sliced cucumber, avocado and seaweed. Top with sesame seeds, sriracha and spicy mayo.
4. Salmon Poke Bowl
A delicious and flavorful dish that will quickly become one of your favorites. For this recipe, you’ll need sushi-grade salmon. If you’re not comfortable eating raw salmon, use cooked salmon instead. Prepare it however you prefer.
The bowl itself only needs a few ingredients:
- White rice
- English cucumber
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Sliced avocado
- Diced mango
Top your bowl with a tasty homemade poke bowl sauce made with garlic, ginger, mirin, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil and scallions.
5. Crispy Salmon and Rice Bowl
Crispy salmon pairs with roasted broccoli and sliced avocado in this recipe. The best way to get your salmon crispy is to pan-sear it (the pan needs to be very hot) or roast it.
I like to cook mine with lemon juice, salt and pepper – that’s it! But you can get more complicated with other spices and marinades if you want.
Once your salmon and veggies are ready, serve them over a bed of white rice. Garnish with green onions and spicy mayo. I also like to add lime wedges to squeeze over the bowl.
6. Salmon Teriyaki Bowl
Here’s a simple bowl recipe that you’ll love. Fresh salmon is cooked in a delicious teriyaki sauce and served with veggies and rice.
First, remove the skin from your salmon and cube it. Then, mix with teriyaki sauce, minced garlic and minced ginger.
Roast in the oven until cooked all the way through.
Serve over white rice and add edamame, sliced radishes, cucumber, sesame seeds and sliced jalapeno.
Feel free to mix things up with different produce. Shredded raw carrots could also make a great addition to this recipe.
7. Salmon and Mango Bowls
Quick, easy and so healthy. You’ll love this recipe, which is so flexible and easy to customize. Start by marinating the salmon in your homemade teriyaki sauce. Tastes Better From Scratch has a great recipe to try that features honey, soy sauce, brown sugar and spices.
Once your salmon has marinated (usually 20-30 minutes), you can bake it, grill it or cook it in the air fryer.
Serve over rice and assemble your bowl with sliced avocado, edamame, mango and cucumber. Drizzle your bowl with more teriyaki sauce and sriracha mayo. Garnish with green onion and cilantro to add even more flavor.
8. Salmon Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
Here’s one of my salmon bowl recipes when I want something really flavorful and quick to make. The salmon bites are cooked in a tasty sauce of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha and toasted sesame oil.
Let your salmon marinate for at least 15 minutes before you cook it. Pan frying is best, but you can also cook them in an air fryer.
Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli however you prefer. Roast it or steam it – it’s up to you. Then, prepare the cucumber salad (use your favorite recipe).
Once all of your ingredients are ready, you can assemble your bowl and top with a homemade Bang Bang sauce.
The sauce is just a mix of mayo or Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce and sriracha.
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9. Salmon Bowl with Quinoa and Rice
A delicious bowl featuring healthy, flavorful ingredients. Start with a bed of white rice and quinoa. Then, add:
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced green onions
- Sprouts
- Avocado
- Cooked salmon
You can prepare your salmon however you want, but if you want to keep it healthy, then keep your recipe simple. Olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and salt are all you need to make this dish flavorful.
Drizzle your bowl with sriracha mayo and a mix of sesame seeds and seaweed.
10. Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
Here’s another take on a teriyaki salmon bowl. This dish takes just 22 minutes to prepare, so it’s the ultimate busy weeknight recipe.
To cook your salmon, cube it and add teriyaki sauce and seasoning. You’ll roast your salmon, but you can prepare it however you want if roasting isn’t your preferred option.
In the meantime, prepare the long-grain rice. Once everything is ready, start assembling your bowl. Start with the rice and then add the salmon, cucumber, edamame and avocado.
Garnish with green onions and dried seaweed crumbles. Drizzle on some sriracha mayo to max out the flavor and enjoy.
11. Salmon Rice Bowl
Bowl recipes don’t have to be complicated, and that’s why I love this one. Roasted salmon pairs with edamame, raw bell peppers, rice, avocado and cucumber.
Top with ginger miso dressing, fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.
You can prepare the salmon using your favorite recipe or follow the one from Minty Kitchen (avocado oil, salt, pepper or citrus salt). While I prefer to roast my salmon with this recipe, you can pan-sear it instead.
Along with the rice and salmon, you’ll also add edamame, avocados, peppers and cucumbers to your bowl.
Finally, top with a dressing made of white miso paste, fresh ginger, citrus juice, raw honey and olive oil.
12. Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls
Looking for spicy salmon bowl recipes? Try this one! The chipotle adds a little bit of heat to the dish, but the honey adds a touch of sweetness.
While this recipe calls for white rice, you can try quinoa, brown rice or any other type of grain you prefer.
Along with salmon, you’ll also have an avocado feta salad that’s absolutely delicious. It’s a mix of cucumbers, avocado, jalapeno, feta cheese and a citrus vinaigrette.
Once you’re done assembling the bowl, top it with a chipotle mayo sauce made with mayo, chipotle peppers and honey.
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13. Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
Here’s a simple recipe for a tasty salmon bowl that’s full of flavor. It mixes salmon with white rice, cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, cucumber, red onion and tzatziki sauce.
The homemade sauce is a mix of Greek yogurt, fresh dill, olive oil and lemon juice.
Feel free to mix and match ingredients as you see fit.
I recommend making the yogurt sauce ahead of time to allow the ingredients to marry. Be generous when you add it to your bowl because it adds such a new level of flavor.
14. Nourishing Salmon Bowl
This salmon bowl recipe is delicious and so easy to prepare. As the name says, this recipe is all about nourishing your body.
Along with the salmon and rice, you’ll also need:
- Broccoli florets
- Shredded carrots
- Edamame
- Avocado
The salmon is baked for 12-15 minutes. While it’s cooking, prepare the broccoli by steaming it. Then prepare the dressing by mixing together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and a little olive oil.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
15. Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
This salmon bowl brings together fresh, healthy ingredients in a flavor-packed dish that will quickly become a regular part of your meal rotation.
Start by marinating the salmon in a sauce of olive oil, lemon juice, spices, honey and garlic. Then roast for about 10-12 minutes until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients by mixing together sliced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and chickpeas.
You’ll also make a homemade tzatziki sauce that you’ll drizzle over the bowl.
Use quinoa as the base of the bowl.
16. Sweet and Spicy Salmon Bowls
This bowl is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy ingredients. Cube your salmon and glaze with a soy sauce and sriracha sauce marinade.
Roast until cooked through. Meanwhile, prepare the white rice and the rest of the ingredients.
Assemble your bowl starting with the rice, and then adding the salmon, cucumbers, scallions and spicy mayo sauce.
17. Everything Salmon Rice Bowl
One of my favorite salmon bowl recipes is this everything bowl. You’ll coat your salmon in everything bagel seasoning and roast it.
Then, you’ll make a tasty salad with salted cucumber, pickles, green onions, farro, dill and feta.
Assemble your bowl, starting with the salad and topping with the salmon.
18. Sweet Chili Salmon Bowl
Sweet, spicy and tasty, this salmon bowl is absolutely divine. You’ll roast your salmon in a sweet chili sauce for a rich flavor.
Pair your salmon with fluffy rice, edamame, cucumber, shredded carrots and sliced avocado. Drizzle on some extra sweet chili sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
