Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl

This Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl is a deconstructed version of my favorite sushi roll. Sushi rice drizzled with soy sauce is served with shredded red cabbage topped with pickled vegetables, salmon and avocado. Sprinkled with a crunchy onion topping and spicy mayo drizzle.

I could eat this every single day of my life.

Similar to my insanely delicious maki bowl, there’s rice and pickled vegetables. However this is slightly different. Sticky sushi rice is drizzled with soy sauce and served with shredded cabbage that is topped with ribbons of pickled, sweet and spicy vegetables. Lastly, I add a salmon filet, drizzle with spicy mayo and topped with a crunchy onion topping and black sesame seeds. It may seem like a lot, but I promise you,  it’s pretty easy to throw together.

You can then add any extra toppings like avocado, watermelon radish, jalapeños, cilantro and crushed nori.

It’s a chose your own adventure kind of thing.

To Make This Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl You Will Need:

• rice vinegar
• water
• honey
• red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• cucumber
• carrot
• red onion
• toasted sesame oil
• panko
• crispy fried onions
• air fryer salmon
• sushi rice
• light soy sauce
• shredded red cabbage
• avocado
• spicy mayo
• sesame seeds
• sliced jalapeños
• cilantro
• crushed nori (seaweed)
• plus any other desired toppings

Make The Pickled Vegetables:

Start by quick pickling the vegetables. In a mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water with  a generous pinch or two of red pepper flakes  and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.

Then add in 1 thinly sliced english cucumber, 2 medium carrots and 1/2 a red onion – thinly sliced. I use a Y-peeler but a mandolin would also work.

Toss well to combine and set off to the side for 20 minutes or longer. Toss occasionally.

Make The Crunchy Onion Topping:

Toast 1/4 cup of panko in a skillet with 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.

Once golden brown, toss with 1/3 cup crunchy fried onions. Honestly, you could fry shallots until crispy and then crush them, or you can buy them. Up to you!

Make The Air Fryer Salmon:

Next make the air fryer salmon. I make two (12 ounce) salmon filets or a 6 ounce filet per bowl.

Build Your Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl:

Divide the rice among bowls and drizzle with a little soy sauce. Add shredded spinach to the bowls and top with the pickled vegetables. Then add the salmon and avocado to the bowls, top with the crunchy onion topping and drizzle with the spicy mayo.

Add any other desired toppings to your bowl, like; avocado, sliced watermelon radish, jalapeño, cilantro leaves and crushed nori.

Prepare your tastebuds for the incredible flavor explosion. 

Enjoy! And if you give this Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!