Marinated Fish Avocado Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant bowl with marinated fish, fresh vegetables, avocado, and flavorful sauces ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 14 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna, diced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

→ Rice

08 - 1½ cups sushi rice or short-grain rice
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp sugar
12 - ½ tsp salt

→ Vegetables & Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
16 - 3½ oz shelled edamame beans, cooked
17 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
20 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Microgreens or sprouts (optional)

→ Sauces & Extras

22 - 4 tbsp spicy mayo (blend 4 tbsp mayonnaise with 1–2 tsp sriracha)
23 - Soy sauce, for drizzling
24 - Pickled ginger (optional)
25 - Lime wedges (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and sesame seeds. Add diced fish and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to marinate.
03 - Slice avocado, cucumber, carrots, radishes, and spring onions. Ensure edamame beans are cooked and shelled.
04 - Divide the sushi rice evenly among four bowls. Top with marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, radishes, and spring onions. Garnish with nori strips, toasted sesame seeds, and microgreens if using.
05 - Drizzle spicy mayo and additional soy sauce over the bowls to taste. Add pickled ginger and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble bowls in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones both walk away happy.
  • The marinated fish tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a restaurant.
  • It's light enough that you don't feel sluggish after, but satisfying enough that you're not hungry an hour later.
02 -
  • If your rice is too wet, leave the lid off for a minute after cooking to let steam escape.
  • Don't marinate the fish longer than 15 minutes or the texture will turn mushy and chalky.
  • Taste your spicy mayo before drizzling, sriracha brands vary wildly in heat.
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife to dice the fish cleanly, dull blades will tear it and ruin the texture.
  • If you can't find sushi-grade fish, this works beautifully with cooked shrimp or even leftover grilled salmon.
  • Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling, it keeps everything crisp and cold.
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