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Salmon Sushi Bowl

Published: Mar 3, 2017 · Modified: Jun 16, 2023 by Marisa Moore·

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Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowl

This easy Salmon Sushi Bowl is packed with cooked salmon, avocado, brown rice and plenty of toasted sesame seeds. It’s a quick and healthy lunch recipe and budget-friendly way to enjoy sushi – deconstructed in a bowl!

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Salmon Avocado Bowl

This Salmon Sushi Bowl is a dupe for Whole Foods’ Brown Rice Salmon Avocado Roll – which they stopped selling in my area last year. It combines salmon, avocado and sesame with soy sauce and is a healthy option for lunch or a summer dinner.

This recipe saves money since you are making it yourself at home.

Salmon Avocado Brown Rice Quinoa Roll

How to make a sushi bowl

Making this sushi bowl takes a few steps.

  1. Check that you have a ripe avocado on hand. The avocado is a key part of the recipe. Before you get ready to make the recipe, make sure you have at least one ripe avocado available – or almost ripe if you plan to eat the bowl the next day.
  2. Cook the rice. Brown rice takes 30-40 minutes to cook. Make it in a rice cooker or stovetop before dressing it for the bowl. Yes. You can use white rice if you prefer.
  3. Season and cook the salmon. You can grill, bake or sauté the salmon. I prefer baking it for a more hands off approach. The cooked salmon will stay fresh 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.
  4. Gather all prepped ingredients and assemble the bowls.

This is a perfect meal prep recipe. Once the rice and salmon are cooked, the hard work is done and you’ll just need to assemble the bowls when you’re ready to eat.

Salmon Avocado Bowl

Best salmon to use

The salmon is a key part of this recipe. Choose one that you enjoy eating but also pay attention to sustainable options. Use fresh or frozen fish fillets. You can cook farmed or wild salmon to go in the bowls.

For farmed fish, consider the origin. Salmon farmed in New Zealand, Maine, Faroe Islands, Scotland’s Orkney Islands, Nova Scotia and parts of Norway and Chile are the current best choices.

  • I’m using baked Atlantic salmon (farmed) which provides a richer, higher fat content. Combined with the avocado, it makes for a very satisfying meal.
  • Wild salmon works great too. Wild salmon is a bit drier in texture. As such, you might want to add a splash more soy sauce or even add extra avocado if you want.
  • Canned salmon can also work in a pinch. I enjoy canned salmon for recipes like my popular baked salmon cakes but I’ve used it to make simple salmon pasta salads too.

NOTE: There are many different types of farmed and wild salmon. Seafood Watch provides recommendations and more information on the best salmon to buy and avoid for safety and sustainability.

How to serve the bowls

These salmon sushi bowls can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Be careful not to let the ingredients sit too long. Cooked salmon should be eaten within 2 hours at room temperature. But if it’s warmer – say you’re going on a picnic – you have less than 1 hour.

But for now, this sesame salmon avocado bowl tops my list of healthy, easy meals. It’s ideal for meal prep Monday, Sundays, and of course Fish Friday!

Salmon Avocado Bowl

Salmon Sushi Bowl

Marisa Moore, RDN
This Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowl is like a salmon and avocado roll but easier! A quick and healthy lunch idea, it's a budget-friendly way to enjoy sushi!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 1155 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brown Sushi Rice

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup short grain brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon raw sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Sesame Salmon

  • 8 oz. grilled or baked salmon
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 6 roasted seaweed sheets
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Make the "sushi" rice

  • Rinse the rice and set aside. In a small pot, bring the water to a boil. Add rice and adjust heat to low. Simmer about 25 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender but not mushy. (If the rice is done but water remains, drain it off.)
    While the rice cooks, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking in between until the sugar and salt dissolve. Place the vinegar mixture in the refrigerator to cool.
    Remove the cooked rice from the heat. Gently stir in the cooled vinegar mixture until fully incorporated. Chill the rice until you're ready to build your salmon avocado bowls.

Make the salmon

  • For this recipe, use leftover salmon or try this for more flavor. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place two 4-ounce salmon fillets on foil atop a baking sheet.
    Rub the fillets with the toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Seal the foil packet. Bake about 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
  • Pull it together: Add half the rice to each of two small bowls. Top with flaked salmon, sliced avocado, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. I also tore a few pieces of the roasted seaweed to sprinkle over the rice. Serve the bowl with soy sauce if desired. 

Notes

When you make this recipe, let me know! Tag me on Instagram @marisamoore.

Nutrition

Calories: 1155kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 124gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 3318mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 7mg
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  1. Anna Powell

    August 17, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    Looks awesome. I never knew how to make “sushi rice”. Just pinned this. -thanks, Anna

    Reply
    • Marisa

      August 17, 2017 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Anna! It’s so easy and a huge money saver!

      Reply
  2. sarah s

    March 13, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    4 stars
    Super yummy looking Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowl recipe will definitely be on my next shopping list. I’m not sure what I would get on Amazon, a couple of options are some bikes for the family, a backup hard drive for the laptop and/or replacement laptop and the rest towards groceries & household items.

    Reply
    • Marisa

      March 15, 2017 at 8:08 am

      Thanks, Sarah! It’s such a good giveaway – wish I could win it. Good luck!

      Reply
  3. kelly m.

    March 05, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    I would buy some new furniture!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      March 06, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Such an awesome prize! I secretly – not so secretly wish I could win it!

      Reply
  4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    March 05, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    I love the idea to turn sushi into a bowl! This combo is delish!

    Reply
  5. AZ@...And a Dash of Cinnamon

    March 03, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I’d love to use it to invest in better kitchenware!

    Reply
  6. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen

    March 03, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    This bowl looks so wholesome and delicious, yum!

    Reply
  7. Sara | sarahaasrdn.com

    March 03, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    I seriously love this Marisa! Looks so refreshing and nourishing!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      March 03, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you, Sara! I really am excited about this recipe. It feels good to be able to make a restaurant/store fave at home!

      Reply
  8. Blair

    March 03, 2017 at 9:53 am

    We’ve both got salmon on the brain today! This bowl looks amazing — love the combo of salmon + avocado!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      March 03, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you. It’s one of my favorite combos ever!

      Reply

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