VIRAL TIKTOK Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe!
VIRAL TIKTOK Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe! is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by Food by Laila on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 49 min
Cost: $19.44 total, $9.72 per serving
Ingredients
- 300 g Salmon Fillet (skin on, cut into small dice)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (for seasoning salmon)
- 2 pcs Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for pan‑frying)
- 1 cup Sushi Rice (rinsed and cooked according to package)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
- 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (for sauce)
- 1 sheet Nori Seaweed (cut into thin strips)
- 0.5 pcs Avocado (optional, diced)
Instructions
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon dice dry, then sprinkle with black pepper, smoked paprika, and dark soy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT2M
Heat the Pan
Place a nonstick skillet over medium‑low heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to shimmer but not smoke.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium‑low
Cook the Salmon – First Side
Add the seasoned salmon to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes without moving.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑low
Flip and Finish Cooking
Flip the salmon pieces, lower the heat if necessary, and cook another 2‑3 minutes. Add the sliced garlic now to avoid burning.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑low
Remove Salmon and Set Aside
Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate. If you like, gently pull off the skin now—it will come off easily.
Time: PT1M
Cook the Sushi Rice
Rinse 1 cup sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker or saucepan with the amount of water indicated on the package (usually 1.2 cups). Once cooked, let it steam covered for 10 minutes.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: medium
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together sriracha, Japanese mayonnaise, and an extra teaspoon of dark soy sauce.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Bowl
Divide the cooked rice into two bowls. Top with the pan‑seared salmon, drizzle the sauce over, sprinkle nori strips, and add optional avocado if desired.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, High Protein
Allergens: Fish, Soy, Egg
Last updated: April 19, 2026






