Is your fish boring? Are you bored of eating salmon? Do you need to spice up your fish meals? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this recipe is for you!
If you’re anything like me, then your love for spicy food knows no bounds!
When I was younger, I remember frequently asking my mom to make something that had just a hint of spice. She never really understood my passion for spicy food and so it remained a pipe dream until much later on in life.
The future me has come around and with the addition of this spicy salmon recipe, we now have something we can both enjoy!
This spicy salmon bowl is one of those dishes that you can eat every single day because it’s SO good!
How do you cook the salmon?
There is a lot of debate about whether or not baking salmon is better than pan-frying it. Some people believe that baking salmon is more tender and juicy, while others maintain that pan-frying is the best way to cook it. The jury is still out on which method is truly the best.
One thing for sure is that both methods have their benefits. Baking salmon can create a more delicate texture while pan-frying can give it a delicious crispy crust. So, which is the best way to cook this delicious fish? It really depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a more tender and juicy salmon, you definitely want to bake the fish. However, pan-frying is the way to go if you are looking for delicious and crispy salmon. So, it really comes down to what you are looking for.
In this recipe, I chose to bake the salmon because I like it is juicy and flavorful.
How do you add crunch to your salmon bowl?
Adding crunch to your spicy salmon bowl is easy with pickles like carrot pickles or kimchi and roasted seaweed. Kimchi or carrot pickle is a type of pickled vegetable that is often served in a bowl with cooked salmon. Roasted seaweed can also be added to the bowl for extra flavor and crunch.
These toppings are considered healthy and nutritious, making them an ideal addition to any meal. They also have a distinct sour flavor that will enhance the flavor of your spicy salmon bowl.
Should you leave the salmon skin?
Leaving the skin on provides a crispy texture and a unique flavor. Some people find the skin to be too salty, but most people enjoy the added crunch. Some people also enjoy the texture of the skin in their bowls. Others find the skin to be too oily.
The key to a great spicy salmon bowl is experimentation. Start with a basic bowl and add your favorite spices to it. The more you play around with the bowl, the better you will get at creating the perfect flavor for you. If you like salmon skin, leave it on and enjoy the unique flavor it provides.
Alrighty! We are going to learn how to make an upgraded salmon bowl without much effort. Let’s get started.
Ingredients
- Black pepper
- Cayenne powder
- A pinch of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- Roasted sesame sheet
- Kimchi (optional)
- 5 cloves of garlic
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Furikake for garnish
- 1 fillet of salmon
- Sushi rice
How to make a spicy salmon bowl
- Clean the salmon and remove the skin if preferred.
- Rub cayenne powder, a pinch of sugar, black pepper, and fish sauce onto the salmon until evenly coated.
- Bake the salmon and garlic gloves in the oven on high heat, 375°F for 5 – 8 minutes. Make sure to not overcook the salmon.
- When the salmon is done cooking, take it out of the oven and mince the roasted garlic.
- In a bowl, smash the salmon and mix it together with mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, and steamed rice until even consistency.
- Serve with roasted sesame sheets and kimchi.
- Garnish with green onions and furikake if desired.
Spicy Salmon Bowl
Ingredients
- black pepper
- cayenne powder
- a pinch of sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- roasted sesame sheets
- kimchi (optional)
- 5 cloves garlic
- chopped green onions for garnish
- furikake for garnish
- 1 fillet salmon
- sushi rice
Instructions
- Clean the salmon and remove the skin if preferred.
- Rub cayenne powder, a pinch of sugar, black pepper, and fish sauce onto the salmon until evenly coated.
- Bake the salmon and garlic gloves in the oven on high heat, 375°F for 5-8 minutes. Make sure to not overcook the salmon.
- When the salmon is done cooking, take it out of the oven and mince the roasted garlic.
- In a bowl, smash the salmon and mix it together with mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, and steamed rice until even consistency.
- Serve with roasted sesame sheets and kimchi.
- Garnish with green onions and furikake if desired.
