Salmon Bowl w/ Crispy Rice
my new favorite way to clear out the fridge
This recipe was inspired by a Caroline Chambers’ salmon bowl, introduced to me by my friend Kim (hi, KMilli!). It only took one bite for me to spiral into full-blown obsession—I now crave this on a near-daily basis.
Flaky baked salmon, crispy rice, and whatever veggies you’ve got hanging out in the fridge, all tied together with a creamy sesame dressing. It’s a flavor-and-texture jackpot. It’s also an excellent way to rescue those veggies on their last leg or put leftover grains to good use. And if you really want to treat yourself, toss in some crispy wonton strips. No regrets.
SALMON BOWL W/ CRISPY RICE
Prep/Marinade Time: 35min | Total Cooking Time: 20min
INGREDIENTS
1-1.5 lb salmon, skinless
Salmon Marinade
1 TBS olive oil
2 TBS soy sauce
1 TBS sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rice wine
1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
Vegetables/Toppings of choice
I’ve been loving a combo of mixed greens, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, cilantro, carrots, red onion, scallions, sliced avocado, and crispy wonton strips
Crispy Rice:
1 cup day old rice
1 tsp soy sauce
1 TBS chili crisp
1/2 scallion, thinly chopped
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Creamy Sesame Dressing
5 TBS avocado mayo
2 TBS sesame oil
3 gloves garlic, finely minced or grated
1 TBS rice vinegar
1 TBS soy sauce
1 TBS coconut sugar or honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix together all of the marinade ingredient. Add salmon and toss until well coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 30min, up to 2 hours.
In the meantime, make crispy rice: preheat oven to 400F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all of the crispy rice ingredients in a small bowl and spread out evenly on prepped baking sheet (about 1/4in thick). Bake for about 30min tossing half way through, until rice starts to brown. Remove from oven and set aside - it will continue to harden as it cools.
Once salmon is ready to cook: ensure oven is at 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Transfer salmon to baking sheet and bake for 15-20min until it easily flakes with a fork. Remove and set aside.
Mix up creamy sesame dressing: combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Keep refrigerated for up to a week - if it lasts that long!
BUILD YOUR BOWL - choose your toppings, choose your own adventure
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P.S.
If you’ve made it this far, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for joining me on this new Substack journey! Creating a space to share my recipes and food ideas has been a long-time dream, but I always hesitated—wondering if it was the right time, the right platform, or if my recipes were even “worth” sharing since I’m not a professionally trained chef.
But thanks to the encouragement (and countless first-bite reactions) from family, friends, and my incredible partner in life, Randy—here I am! Cheers to ticking off bucket list items in 2025 and embracing the kind of discomfort that comes with chasing dreams. It truly means the world to me that you’re here. ❤️