Healthy Salmon Bowl (Gluten Free, Paleo-Friendly)

This Healthy Salmon Bowl is VERY easy to throw together, you’ll have lunch or dinner ready in minutes! It’s full of flavor, nutrients, and can be modified based on whatever veggies / protein source you have on hand.

“Build your own bowl” meals are also a great way to use up leftovers!

See my full video tutorial HERE.

If you’re on foodie TikTok you’ve probably seen the viral Salmon and Rice bowl by Emily Mariko. Let’s just say it’s viral for a reason, it’s worth the hype! This is my own twist on the viral bowl and honestly, I can’t stop eating it 😆

I’m obsessed with my air fryer and it helps the salmon bites for this recipe have THE crispiest outside. If you don’t have an air fryer, don’t worry, popping these in the oven to bake gets the same result! The crispy texture combined with the simple, tangy sauce is what makes this bowl so delicious.

One of the best parts about this dish is that it’s really customizable! Use any veggies you have on hand or whatever sounds good. I love adding cucumbers, carrots, green onions, and avocados. For the base, use rice or even cauliflower rice for a Paleo option! Sometimes, I mix everything in the bowl and put the filling on a seaweed wrap – like deconstructed sushi. Mix up the toppings and you’ll have a few different meals for the week ahead!

What you’ll need to make this Healthy Salmon Bowl:

• Salmon – I buy wild-caught!
• Coconut aminos – or soy sauce/tamari.
• Sesame oil
• Rice – or use cauliflower rice for a Paleo option.
• Cucumbers
• Carrots – I peel mine into ribbons!
• Avocado
• Green onions
• Sesame seeds

More easy, quick recipes:

Healthy Greek Bowls with Homemade Tzatziki (gluten free)

Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl Copycat (gluten free)

Easy, Healthy Chili (gluten free, dairy free)

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (gluten free, paleo)

Print Recipe

Healthy Salmon Bowl

Course: Main Course

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Ingredients

• 1 salmon fillet (skin cut off)
• 1 splash coconut aminos
• 1 splash sesame oil
• 1 pinch salt

Serve with: rice or cauliflower rice, carrot, cucumber, avocado, green onion, sesame seeds, seaweed

Instructions

• Slice skin off of salmon.
• Slice salmon into cubes and place into a bowl with a splash of coconut aminos (or soy sauce / tamari), sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
• Place salmon bites into air fryer (or on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet if you are using the oven) and air fry at 350F for 7-10 min or until you reach your preferred doneness.
• Serve with rice, cucumbers, shaved carrots, avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Optional: I also topped with more coconut aminos, sriracha, and seaweed before eating!