Viral TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl

The viral TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl that broke the internet! Flaked salmon, seasoned rice, avocado, and spicy mayo — it's the perfect quick lunch that tastes like sushi.

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Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • Nori strips, sesame seeds, green onion for garnish
  • Soy sauce for drizzling

Instructions

This is the salmon rice bowl that went viral on TikTok — and for good reason! It tastes like a deconstructed sushi roll and takes just 15 minutes. Once you try it, you'll be making it on repeat.

1

Cook your sushi rice according to package directions. Once done, season with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let it cool slightly.

2

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Pan-sear in a hot skillet with a drizzle of oil for 4 minutes per side until flaky. You can also bake at 400°F for 12 minutes.

3

Flake the cooked salmon into chunky pieces using a fork. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and mix gently. This is the key to that incredible umami flavor!

4

Make the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise and sriracha together. Adjust the ratio to your spice preference.

5

Build your bowl: start with a bed of seasoned rice, top with the flaked salmon, diced avocado, and cucumber.

6

Drizzle generously with spicy mayo and soy sauce. Top with nori strips, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.

This bowl is the reason TikTok food trends exist — it's THAT good! Healthy, satisfying, and tastes like you ordered it from a fancy sushi restaurant. Tag us when you make it!

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