About This Recipe

Salmon rice bowl is the viral lunch that took over TikTok and Instagram — and the obsession is completely justified. Flaky soy-glazed salmon over warm rice with cucumber, avocado, edamame, and a drizzle of spicy mayo creates a bowl that hits every flavor note: salty, sweet, creamy, fresh, and spicy all at once. At 40 grams of protein per bowl, it keeps you full for hours. At 25 minutes to make, it's faster than any delivery option. This is the bowl that makes healthy eating feel like a reward.

Why You'll Love It

  • 40 grams of protein — the most satisfying healthy lunch bowl
  • Spicy mayo ties every element together in one addictive sauce
  • Ready in 25 minutes — faster than ordering delivery
  • Restaurant-quality bowl made with grocery store ingredients

Salmon Rice Bowl (High-Protein Viral Bowl)

Salmon Rice Bowl (High-Protein Viral Bowl)
10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
2
Servings
⭐ 4.9
Rating
545
Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (5oz each)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup edamame (shelled, thawed)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • For spicy mayo: 3 tbsp mayo + 1 tbsp sriracha
  • Toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, seaweed snacks, pickled ginger

Instructions

  1. 1Make glaze Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar....
  2. 2Cook salmon Season salmon with salt. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with soy glaze in the...
  3. 3Make spicy mayo Stir mayo and sriracha together....
  4. 4Assemble Divide rice between bowls. Flake salmon over rice. Add cucumber, avocado, and edamame. Drizzle with spicy mayo. Top with...

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (5oz each) 2 cups cooked white or brown rice 1 cup edamame (shelled, thawed) 1 cucumber, sliced 1 avocado, sliced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp rice vinegar For spicy mayo: 3 tbsp mayo + 1 tbsp sriracha Toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, seaweed snacks, pickled ginger

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Make glaze

    Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

  2. 2

    Cook salmon

    Season salmon with salt. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with soy glaze in the last minute.

  3. 3

    Make spicy mayo

    Stir mayo and sriracha together.

  4. 4

    Assemble

    Divide rice between bowls. Flake salmon over rice. Add cucumber, avocado, and edamame. Drizzle with spicy mayo. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

Pro Tips

🏆 Chef Tips
  • Don't overcook the salmon — it should still be slightly translucent in the very center when you remove it from heat.
  • Warm rice is better than cold for these bowls — the warm rice slightly softens the salmon and melds the flavors.
  • Make extra spicy mayo — it keeps 2 weeks in the fridge and works on everything.
  • Sushi-grade salmon can be served raw in these bowls if preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

The combination of warm rice, flaky soy-glazed salmon, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo hits every flavor note — salty, sweet, spicy, creamy, fresh — in one bowl.
Prep rice, edamame, cucumber, and spicy mayo ahead. Cook salmon fresh — it doesn't reheat well.
Approximately 520-580 calories with 38-42g protein per bowl, depending on salmon size and toppings.
Yes — canned salmon works fine for a budget version. Drain well and season with the soy glaze.

Nutrition Per Serving

545
Calories
40g
Protein
48g
Carbs
22g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
720mg
Sodium
4g
Sat. Fat