Firecracker Salmon Bowl
Firecracker Salmon Bowl, with its bold dynamite flavors and deliciously flakey salmon, is a fantastic dish that’s perfect for weeknights!
Why We Love Salmon Rice Bowls
- Tender flakey salmon seasoned with deliciously fragrant spices, this incredible salmon bowl is ready in only 20 minutes!
- This firecracker salmon recipe is packed with a smokey heat that can be turned up or tempered by rice and creamy avocados. Either way, the layers upon layers of flavor are completely irresistible.
- Spicy salmon bowls are especially delicious as summer meals when you crave light food that makes you sweat a little to help cool you down.
- Salmon bowls are weeknight dinner miracles but also make amazing lunches so pack it up to have the best Tuesday you’ve ever had. (Or Wednesday, or, you get the idea.)
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Firecracker Salmon Bowls
SALMON: The heart of this dish is tender salmon so pick up a pound of your favorite wild-caught or sustainably farmed salmon. Don’t forget to cut the skin away before cutting the salmon into cubes. You will also need a little olive oil to coat the fish.
SEASONINGS: Bring tons of flavor to this dish with garlic powder, onion powder, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne powder, black pepper, oregano, and ground cumin.
SAUCE: To make the sauce for this salmon bowl you will need chili garlic sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and mayo.
SALMON BOWL: Bring everything together with cooked white rice, sliced avocado, sesame seeds, sliced red chile pepper, and sliced green onions.
How to Make Firecracker Salmon
Jump to RecipeSTEP 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with foil. Cube the skinless salmon and add it to a large bowl.
STEP 2 In a small bowl whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, ancho, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, pepper, and oregano. Coat the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning over the fish, tossing to coat well.
STEP 3 Arrange the salmon on the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes.
How to Make a Salmon Bowl
STEP 4 While the fish is baking, whisk the chili garlic sauce, Sriracha, mayo, and lime juice together in a small bowl.
STEP 5 Once the salmon is out of the oven assemble the bowl(s). Add the rice to a large bowl or divide the rice amongst individual bowls. Top the rice with the firecracker salmon, a drizzle of spicy mayo sauce, a sprinkling of sesame seeds, a few sliced chili peppers, and sliced green onions. Add avocado slices to the bowl(s) and serve.
Tips & Tricks
- Some meat departments or butchers will remove the salmon skin for you to make preparing this dish even easier. So check to see if your local counter is able to do this.
- The smokey heat of this dish is undeniably delicious, but if you need to tamp it down, you can skip the sliced red chili peppers and reduce the Sriracha to 1 teaspoon.
- Add a few of your favorite cooked veggies to this bowl, such as broccoli, sliced carrots, or edamame! These Firecracker Salmon Bowls are versatile and customizable, which is why they’re a family favorite!
- Store any leftovers (for the perfect lunch) in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the avocado slices separate though so that you don’t accidentally heat them up and turn them brown or wait to slice them until you’re ready to eat!
Salmon Bowl Recipe FAQ
What do I put in a salmon bowl?
There are almost too many veggies and other mouth-watering ingredients to list for ideas of what to put in a salmon bowl! As previously mentioned, avocado, broccoli, and carrots are super popular in salmon bowls, as is edamame. Try a few other favorites like pickled cucumbers or sliced onions, a sprinkling of cilantro leaves, or cabbage slaw. Many people also love spoonfuls of Mango Salsa in their salmon bowls. Try out some of your favorite veggies and build a bowl you love!
What can I season salmon with?
Salmon is such a great fish to work with and with a few choice seasonings, send us on a flavor trip! Popular seasonings for an Asian-inspired salmon dish include onion and garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, and ginger. Italian seasoning can send salmon dishes in a deliciously herby direction, similar to using lemon and dill. Classic salt and pepper are always a solid choice for seasoning salmon but don’t be shy about trying out Dijon mustard or a lovely balsamic vinaigrette.
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Firecracker Salmon Bowl
Ingredients
Firecracker Salmon
- 1 pound salmon filet skinned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Spicy Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup garlic chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 avocado pitted and sliced
- 1 red chili pepper thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons Green onions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons white or black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and place into a large mixing bowl. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper oregano, and cayenne.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and then sprinkle on the seasoning mix. Gently toss to coat.
- Arrange the salmon on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, garlic chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- To assemble: Add 1 cup of cooked rice to each serving bowl. Arrange 1/4 of the salmon over half of the bowl and 1/4 of the sliced avocado on the other side. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the salmon and sprinkle with green onions and red chili. Sprinkle the whole bowl with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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