Spicy Salmon Brown Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Carolina® Brown Rice
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
- 3 small avocados, peeled, halved, pits removed and sliced
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 sheets nori, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup pickled ginger, drained
- 2 tbsp wasabi paste
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
A simple yet satisfying meal loaded with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and nutty Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice; mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, maple syrup, and soy come together for an irresistible umami sauce to drizzle on top!
Step 1
Prepare brown rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In large bowl, toss salmon, salt, 1 tsp pepper and chili flakes.
Step 3
In large skillet set over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, seasoned salmon for 5 to 8 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown. Transfer salmon to medium bowl and drizzle with sesame oil; set aside.
Step 4
In another medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce and remaining pepper until blended; set aside.
Step 5
Divide rice among 6 bowls. Top with salmon mixture, avocado, cucumber and radish. Drizzle sriracha mayo over top. Serve with nori, pickled ginger, wasabi and remaining soy sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recipe Tip
Substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken.
Unfollow the Recipe
Personalize this bowl to make it unique. For a creamier dish, smashed avocado will do the job. Top it off with some crunchy bits of your favorite topping (onion, celery, or even plantain chips). Try swapping in eggs, tofu, or lentils as a protein fix. There is no need to add meat or fish to every dish; you’d be surprised at how filling plant-based options can be!
Seafood Platters
When meals are this Simple and Delicious, you’ll be serving up seafood all the time. For another spicy yet creamy salmon snack, try this TikTok viral variation of this dish! for a fun and hearty meal!
Perfect Leftovers
Store cooked ingredients separately; this way you will be able to reheat the rice and salmon. With the remaining ingredients in separate containers, you’ll be able to enjoy this flavorful meal throughout the week and get the same texture you’re craving.
Storage Tip: Make sure your salmon is cool before wrapping it up.
