This cooked salmon buddha bowl will satisfy your sushi cravings! Lazy sushi makes a delicious, healthy & filling meal for a quick lunch or dinner! This salmon sushi bowl is a deconstructed take on the viral recipe all over TikTok and Instagram! Ready to eat in less than 5 minutes, 15 if you need to cook the salmon!

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Love trying out viral recipes? You're not alone!
Between baked feta pasta and baked oatmeal, I've loved trying out some of the fun recipes that have been over the web throughout the past few years.
These salmon rice bowls are so fun to eat! Basically lazy sushi, you put all of the poke bowl seafood ingredients into a bowl and enjoy!
What Makes This Recipe Work
- Easy to meal prep.
- Lazy sushi recipe that is perfect when you are craving sushi.
- Healthy & filling. Naturally gluten free.
- Easy to customize based on your preferences. Add in your favorite sushi ingredients like asparagus, shrimp, sesame seeds or whichever toppings you prefer.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Cooked salmon: air fryer or grilled works great for this bowl. I generally use cooked but you could also give raw or smoked salmon a try if you're more adventurous than me! Canned salmon also works in a pinch.
- Sriracha: makes this salmon buddha bowl hot & spicy. Use more or less according to your tastes.
- Brown rice: can also be made with quinoa.
- Avocado: simple guacamole also works well.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Step 1: Combine cooked salmon with other salmon buddha bowl ingredients in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Make the dressing by stirring together sauce ingredients and drizzling over top.
Expert Tips
- If you're looking for a less spicy version try swapping out Sriracha for tahini, teriyaki or miso to keep the Asian flavors without the heat.
- Stir in some ginger paste and top with some cilantro or green onions.
- Try other proteins such as shrimp, tofu, tuna or whichever fish you prefer.
- For a low carb version try making shrimp buddha bowls without rice or use cauliflower rice.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also make ahead and stir together once ready to eat.
FAQs
The ingredients usually include a protein, whole grains, veggies, toppings and a sauce.
Full macro information is available in the recipe card for the ingredients as listed. Swapping ingredients or omitting/adding will affect calories and macro information.
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Salmon Buddha Bowl
Ingredients
Bowl Ingredients
- 4, 4-oz. fillet salmon cooked
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 2 small avocados diced
- ½ medium cucumber diced
- 8 sheets seaweed snacks
- Asian seasoning to taste
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon avocado mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha more or less depending on taste
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
Instructions
- Combine cooked salmon with other bowl ingredients in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by stirring together sauce ingredients and drizzling over top.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also make ahead and stir together once ready to eat.
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