It is no surprise that I love salmon. It’s quick-to-cook, endlessly adaptable, and when cooked properly, it melts in your mouth. In fact, I serve it to my family at least once a week. We especially love Salmon Rice Bowls. Rice bowls just feel easy. They’re a complete meal, nestled together, waiting to devoured by spoon or fork (my children have very strong opinions on this matter).
So what makes a salmon rice bowl? Well, literally *any* salmon recipe can be enjoyed over a grain. Whether you’re sticking with white rice or substituting it with something a bit healthier — steamed brown rice, quinoa, or farro — simply add a veggie that you love, pair it with one of our easy sauce recipes, and you’re good to go!
For instance, we make this Tender. Slow Baked Salmon at least once a month. While it’s not written as a bowl recipe, the leftovers are fabulous served over fluffy white rice with oven-roasted broccoli. Get creative!
To help the juices flow, here are a few of our favorite Salmon Rice Bowl recipes to inspire your next dinner!
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Tandoori & Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Bite Rice Bowls
These 20-minute Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls are boldly flavored, quick-to-make, and completely delicious. You all have been loving them, and it's easy to see why! The salmon gets a quick marinade in warm spices and whole milk Greek yogurt, and is then roasted at a high temperature for 10 minutes. Enjoy over basmati or Jasmine rice with thinly sliced red onion, cilantro or parsley, and naan. Gluten-free.
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8-Minute Broiled Miso Salmon! (Tender & Flaky)
This Miso Salmon recipe is sweet and savory, but perfectly balanced, and best served with white rice and blistered veggies. Broil fresh salmon fillets after a quick marinade, making this easy enough for weeknights, but special enough to impress friends and family! Dairy-free, Gluten-free (with slight adaption)
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20-Minute Chili & Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Chili Bourbon Glazed Salmon is one of those irresistible meals that you want to eat every single day. The sweet and spicy bourbon glaze is poured on top of a whole side of salmon, then baked until tender and flaky. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. This Asian-inspired salmon recipe will become a house favorite!
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Thai-Style Coconut Curry with Pan-Seared Salmon
This Creamy Salmon Curry with coconut milk takes just 30 minutes to make and has a rich, boldly flavored sauce, perfect over a bowl of Jasmine rice. Made with Thai red curry paste, loads of veggies, and foolproof pan seared salmon, you'll love this for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Hot Honey
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We pair them with a quick-and-easy hot honey sauce that is sweet, spicy, and so delicious! Ready in just 30 minutes, this salmon recipe is versatile enough for rice bowls, salads, or an appetizer.
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Flaky Oven-Broiled Teriyaki Salmon Filets
This quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is a flavorful meal that cooks in 8 minutes or less. The salmon can marinate overnight or for just a few minutes in our homemade teriyaki sauce before broiling. Perfect for busy weeknights! Serve over rice or with noodles and your favorite vegetables for a quick seafood dinner with minimal effort. Dairy-free.
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30-Minute Oven Baked Salmon with Herbed Rice
Quick and easy oven-baked salmon with herbed rice is a flavorful 30 minute dinner that requires very little effort. Toss white rice with chopped fresh herbs, then bake with fresh salmon and a simple sweet and tangy marinade until the fish is tender, flaky, and the rice is nice and fluffy! Top with sliced almonds for a little texture, then serve with your favorite vegetable. An easy salmon dinner!
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30-Minute Moroccan-Spiced Salmon and Couscous
Tender, flaky and boldly flavored, this Moroccan-inspired salmon is best enjoyed over a fluffy bed of couscous. The salmon is seasoned with Ras el Hanout, a warm, aromatic Moroccan spice blend that adds a nutty, earthy taste without being spicy. The combination of the savory salmon with the slightly sweet couscous (add raisins, dried cranberries, or another dried fruit) is a match made in heaven. Dairy-free.
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Quick Broiled Honey-Sriracha Salmon Fillets
If you love that sweet-heat combo that keeps you going back for just one more bite, this honey sriracha salmon is about to earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation. The broiler does all the heavy lifting, turning a simple glaze of honey, sriracha, hoisin, soy sauce, and brown sugar into a sticky, caramelized coating over perfectly flaky salmon—in under 20 minutes, total. Easy, reliable, and wildly satisfying.
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How To Roast Salmon So It’s Tender & Flaky
Oven Roasted Salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that is just as good on weeknights as it is for special occasions. The fish is cooked to a perfect medium (our preferred doneness) in the oven, resulting in a flaky, moist, and flavorful fillet. Pair with your favorite sauce (read below for suggestions!) or serve in a rice bowl with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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Quick-Broiled Miso Salmon Bites for Rice Bowls
If you already love our miso salmon, these miso salmon bites need to move straight to the top of your dinner rotation. Bite-sized salmon cubes are broiled until caramelized on the outside and tender and flaky inside—no overcooking, no fuss. Let the broiler do the heavy lifting, then pile them over sushi rice with your favorite rice bowl toppings for an easy, dairy-free dinner.
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