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    Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll in a Bowl Recipe

    Published: Sep 3, 2022 · Modified: Jan 9, 2024 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · Leave a Comment

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    Sushi rice bowls with vegetables and salmon

    If spicy salmon is one of your favorite sushi rolls to order when you're eating out, this is the perfect Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll in a bowl recipe to memorize for making your own sushi at home!

    finished recipe in a blue multi-colored bowl with chopsticks on the side.

    When making sushi at home, be sure to get high quality salmon (or tuna) for this recipe.

    I reference “sushi-grade” in the recipe, but it's important to note that sushi grade fish is not a regulatory phrase – it’s more of a marketing phrase for fish that the producers deem to be safe to be consumed raw.

    Check at your local grocery store seafood counter and read the packaging on your fish. It doesn’t have to be fancy – it just needs to be fresh fish!

    What you'll need to make this recipe:

    ingredients for recipe laid out on table and labeled

    Before we get to the step by step directions, a few notes about the ingredients:

    Seafood: salmon or tuna will work in this sauce recipe. Check for sushi-grade or talk to your fishmonger.

    Sriracha: gives a classic savory-spicy twist to the sauce. Substitute chili crisp, samba or your favorite hot sauce.

    Toppings: I've included my favorite sushi toppings like avocado, edamame, cucumber and cilantro. Feel free to customize your spicy salmon sushi bowl to your preferred ingredients and sauces.

    Ingredient list and measurements included in the printable recipe card below.

    Step by step instructions:

    1. Create fish marinade

    To begin, make your marinade for the fresh salmon. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, scallions, ginger and cilantro. (If you plan to eat the sushi bowls immediately, add all of the dressing ingredients at once. If you are making the fish to soak for several hours, reserve the lime juice to add shortly before service so it doesn't cook the sushi-grade fish before serving.)

    soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, scallions, ginger and cilantro combined in a white bowl

    2. Marinade salmon

    Add diced fresh salmon to the bowl of dressing. Stir gently to combine well.

    salmon added to marinade in a white bowl

    Let the raw salmon soak up the flavorful dressing for 10-15 minutes while you assemble the rest of the toppings for the dish.

    fresh fish in marinade in a white bowl

    3. Prep sushi rice

    Prepare your sushi rice recipe and then assemble your bowls!

    ingredients for sushi rice

    4. Prep toppings

    Assemble avocado slices or avocado chunks, a jalapeno slice or two, sliced green onion and cilantro, a mix of white sesame and black sesame seeds, nori sheets, sriracha mayo and pickled sushi ginger. I also love edamame for an extra helping of protein.

    topping ingredients laid out on a table and labeled

    5. Build sushi bowl

    Assemble your sushi bowl, including all of your favorite toppings and sauces. Garnish with lime wedges, kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha and sesame seeds.

    sushi bowl with salmon, rice and vegetables and chopsticks picking up fish

    Looking for more easy sushi?

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    FAQ's and Serving Suggestions:

    Can I make this salmon mixture into a sushi roll instead of a bowl?

    If you are the proud owner of a bamboo sushi mat, this salmon mixture can be used in making your own sushi roll at home. Follow these sushi rolling instructions.

    Can I make this spicy salmon recipe into a spicy tuna roll in a bowl instead?

    Yes! I've used this recipe for both salmon and tuna, and both are delicious - it's a matter of personal preference (and maybe what is on sale that week.)

    How can I make the salmon salad mixture less spicy?

    Reduce or eliminate the sriracha to remove the heat. If I'm making this recipe for friends who are less tolerant of spice, I will sometimes substitute a tablespoon of chili crisp for the sriracha. Chili crisp big flavor, with much lower spice levels.

    What else can I serve this spicy salmon mixture with?

    It's delicious over crispy rice cakes, and be sure to leave the center of the rice still soft and sticky. The combination of textures and flavors will be glorious. I've also served it in a crispy corn taco shell with smashed avocados and microgreens as a fun happy hour appetizer.

    What should I serve with this sushi roll in a bowl?

    With the rice and veggies, this really is a one-dish wonder. No sides are required. Sometimes I'll serve the bowls with crispy tortilla chips to add a little crunch to the salmon mixture.

    How to store leftover spicy salmon sushi mix?

    To store, transfer the seasoned salmon sushi mixture to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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    sushi bowl with salmon. rice and vegetables

    Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll in a Bowl Recipe


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    • Author: Christina Jolam
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 3-4
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    Ingredients

    For the spicy salmon sushi mix:

    8 ounces sushi grade salmon

    2 tablespoons sriracha

    2 tablespoons light soy sauce

    2 tablespoons scallions, sliced

    2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

    1 tablespoon lime juice

    2 teaspoons sesame oil

    1 teaspoon honey

    For serving:

    Sushi rice

    Cucumber

    Edamame

    Carrots

    Avocado

    Nori

    Fresh jalapeno

    Fresh cilantro

    Lime wedges

    Kewpie mayo

    Sriracha

    Sesame seeds


    Instructions

    1. To begin, make your marinade for the fresh salmon. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, scallions and cilantro.
    2. Add diced fresh salmon to the bowl of dressing. Stir gently to combine well. Let the raw salmon soak up the flavorful dressing for 10-15 minutes while you assemble the rest of the toppings for the dish. If you plan to eat the sushi bowls immediately, add all of the dressing ingredients at once. If you are making the fish to soak for several hours before serving, reserve the lime juice to add shortly before service so it doesn't cook the sushi-grade fish.
    3. Prepare your sushi rice recipe
    4. Prep all topping ingredients, including slicing avocado, jalapeno, green onions and cilantro. 
    5. Build spicy salmon sushi bowls and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use sushi grade salmon or tuna in this recipe.

    If you are making the fish to soak for several hours before serving, reserve the lime juice to add shortly before service so it doesn't cook the sushi-grade fish.

    • Prep Time: 20
    • Category: Easy Recipes
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: Asian

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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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