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    Salmon Sushi Bowl

    March 26, 2022 · Published: March 30, 2020 By: Asian Caucasian 26 Comments

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    Salmon sushi bowl featuring chunks of sushi-grade salmon, sushi rice, sliced avocados, cucumbers, and seaweed strips on a bamboo mat with chopsticks.

    This deconstructed, healthy, no-fuss Salmon Sushi Bowl will satisfy all of your sushi cravings without having to go out! Comes together in just 10 minutes!

    Salmon sushi bowl featuring chunks of sushi-grade salmon, sushi rice, sliced avocados, cucumbers, and seaweed strips on a bamboo mat with chopsticks.

    Why go out for sushi when you can make this beautiful and healthy Salmon Sushi Bowl at home? You won't believe how easy this recipe comes together!

    Fresh sushi-grade salmon on a wooden cutting board with a chefs knife.

    Sushi-grade salmon is required for this dish. If you can't locate sushi-grade fish then sear it up. It's just as good! And you can use whatever sushi-grade fish you can find.

    sushi rice in a wooden bowl and white paddle on a marble surface

    Making sushi rice (short-grain rice) is not as hard as you think! If you have a rice cooker it's even easier! See how to make it below.

    How to make perfect sushi rice

    1. Thoroughly rinse 1½ cups of sushi rice (short-grain) until water is clear and not muddy. Place in a rice cooker, along with 2 cups water. Cook until the button pops up and the light changes to “warm.”
    2. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pot, combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Dissolve over medium heat but do not boil. Remove from heat and stir. Set aside to cool. Once rice is finished, let it sit in the steamer for 5 minutes. Remove rice and place into a wooden, or non-reactive bowl. Using a wooden or plastic paddle, gently fold in the vinegar mixture until well combined. Do not squish the grains! Let the rice cool to room temperature before using.
    Salmon sushi bowl featuring chunks of sushi-grade salmon, sushi rice, sliced avocados, cucumbers, and seaweed strips with chopsticks.

    You can experiment with this Sushi Rice Bowl, using whatever toppings appeal to you. I used avocados, cucumbers, green onions, nori (seaweed) strips, sesame seeds, and pickled ginger.

    Salmon sushi bowl featuring chunks of sushi-grade salmon, sushi rice, sliced avocados, cucumbers, and seaweed strips on a bamboo mat with chopsticks.

    Making sushi at home has never been easier! Just do it the deconstructed way! Your family will be raving over this recipe!

    Recipe notes

    • I picked up sushi-grade salmon from my local Asian market, but Whole Foods always carries sushi-grade salmon and tuna, and Fresh Market always has sushi-grade tuna. Make sure it's very, very fresh!
    • I suggest using a rice cooker for making the sushi rice. It's pretty no-fail.
    • Get creative with this Sushi Bowl! Throw on top whatever appeals to you, or whatever you have in your fridge! 
    • I like to have a side of low-sodium soy sauce on the side for drizzling, but for an extra kick use Sriracha sauce.

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    Salmon sushi bowl featuring chunks of sushi-grade salmon, sushi rice, sliced avocados, cucumbers, and seaweed strips with chopsticks.

    Salmon Sushi Bowl

    ★★★★★

    5 from 11 reviews

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    This deconstructed, no-fuss Salmon Sushi Bowl will satisfy all of your sushi cravings without having to go out! Comes together in just 10 minutes!

    • Total Time: 10 min
    • Yield: 2 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 cups room temperature sushi rice (cooked according to package directions)
    • 10 ounces sushi-grade salmon, cubed
    • 1 large Hass avocado, sliced
    • 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • Pickled ginger
    • Nori (seaweed) strips
    • Black and white sesame seeds
    • Low-sodium soy sauce for drizzling

    Instructions

    1. Divide the sushi rice into two shallow bowls.
    2. Top each bowl evenly with the cubed salmon, avocado slices, cucumbers, and green onions.
    3. Place a tablespoon of pickled ginger in the middle of the bowl.
    4. Sprinkle the sushi bowls with nori strips and sesame seeds.
    5. Serve with a side of low-sodium soy sauce for drizzling.

    Notes

    • I picked up sushi-grade salmon from my local Asian market, but Whole Foods always carries sushi-grade salmon and tuna, and Fresh Market always has sushi-grade tuna. Make sure it's very, very fresh!
    • I suggest using a rice cooker for making the sushi rice. It's pretty no-fail.
    • Get creative with this Sushi Bowl! Throw on top whatever appeals to you, or whatever you have in your fridge! 
    • I like to have a side of low-sodium soy sauce on the side for drizzling, but for an extra kick use Sriracha sauce.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: No-cook
    • Cuisine: Japanese
    • Diet: Low Fat

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 586
    • Sugar: 3.6 g
    • Sodium: 369.6 mg
    • Fat: 18.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 67.3 g
    • Protein: 38.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 65.2 mg

    Keywords: salmon sushi bowl recipe, healthy sushi bowl, deconstructed sushi bowl

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    Comments

    1. Lathiya

      April 07, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      Wow, never thought of deconstructed Sushi. This is an awesome idea and those sushi bowls look fabulous.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 07, 2020 at 7:53 pm

        Thank you! It's so incredibly easy to put together, and so hassle-free! No need to roll sushi with this recipe!

        Reply
    2. Kacey Perez

      April 06, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      I love how pretty this recipe is! Looks so fresh and healthy, but also very simple to make! Once I can get my hands on these ingredients again (still in COVID-19 lock down) I am making this right away!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 07, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Hope you love it. Sorry to hear that you can't get groceries right now! 🙁

        Reply
    3. Jacque Hastert

      April 06, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      I have to get the ingredients to make this sushi bowl! Most sushi places around me have closed for the next few weeks and they are my favorite places to eat. This will help curve my cravings!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 06, 2020 at 3:42 pm

        Yes! It's such a shame that we can't get our sushi these days. I guess that means we have to make it ourselves! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sondra Barker

      April 05, 2020 at 2:40 am

      Yes this looks so delicious!! Such a great idea for dinner too, I can't wait to try this out soon.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 05, 2020 at 9:29 am

        If you're looking for the easiest dinner on the planet, this is it!

        Reply
    5. Gail Montero

      April 04, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      I can't believe it just takes minutes to make this delicious sushi bowl. My husband and I love sushi so this is right up our alley.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 05, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Talk about easy! Tastes just as good as rolled sushi!

        Reply
    6. Amy Liu Dong

      April 04, 2020 at 11:04 am

      I love this idea and I am so thankful to know a different way to make my sushi, I will definitely try this. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 05, 2020 at 9:26 am

        Deconstructed is so much easier, am I right?

        Reply
    7. Hani

      April 04, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Wow mindblowing! I usually have difficulty to shape the sushi. Now so much easier to make and still taste delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 05, 2020 at 9:26 am

        Yes! No need to get fancy with rolling sushi! This tastes just as good!

        Reply
    8. Jacqui DeBono

      April 03, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      I have never thought about whether salmon was sushi grade or not, but it makes so much sense! The kids especially love sushi, so great for us to make at home (and I can make enough to satisfy everyone without spending a fortune!).

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 05, 2020 at 9:25 am

        That's right! You don't even have to learn how to roll sushi for this dish! Winner!

        Reply
    9. Jere Cassidy

      April 02, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Mmm, this is how I want to eat sushi. This is one colorful bowl.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 03, 2020 at 10:32 am

        It's the super easy way to make sushi! Tastes just as good too!

        Reply
    10. Stine Mari

      April 02, 2020 at 2:31 am

      I've never been much of a sushi fan, but this looks SO much better! A perfect bowl of healthy comfort food!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 02, 2020 at 11:47 am

        Not into raw fish? You can substitute with grilled or smoked salmon! Either way, just as tasty and healthy!

        Reply
    11. Marta

      March 31, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      You have me craving poke now. Hopefully I can find some sushi grade salmon and make this sometime this week.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 01, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        You can always use smoked or seared salmon in this sushi bowl! It may be hard to find sushi-grade at the moment. 🙁

        Reply
    12. Ramona

      March 31, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Oh i really miss a sushi - this lockdown is depriving us of so much nice stuff. I cannot wait to be able to find some nice sushi raw fish to be able to make this beauty. Until then I might just use smoked salmon 😉 Delicious recipe, thanks for sharing 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        April 01, 2020 at 2:43 pm

        So unfortunate! I had frozen sushi-grade salmon in my freezer to make this recipe. I feel your pain, but smoked or seared salmon will do just fine!

        Reply
    13. Gerrie Canton

      March 30, 2020 at 9:05 am

      This looks amazing! I’ve been dying to make sushi at home but this is so much easier! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        March 30, 2020 at 9:07 am

        I can't wait for you to try this, Gerrie! I think you're going to love it. You can get very creative with this sushi bowl!

        Reply

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