March is Nutrition Month, and I'm sharing this nutritious, delicious, Salmon Sushi Bowl Recipe to celebrate. And, I'm doing it in collaboration with one of my favourite organizations, the Marine Stewardship Council.
This post is sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council. As always, all opinions are my own.
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What are Sushi Bowls?
Sushi bowls are everything you would find in a roll, only in bowl form. In other words, a sushi bowl is a deconstructed sushi roll. I love them for when we get sushi cravings, but don't want to go out. We just make our own sushi bowl at home!
Sushi bowls are similar to poke bowls, with the main difference that a poke bowl recipe almost always has marinated raw fish, usually tuna. Sushi can also have raw fish, but doesn't always. There are vegan sushi rolls without fish, and also rolls with cooked fish. Sushi bowls are also known as chirashi bowls.
These delicious bowls are made with MSC certified sustainable smoked wild sockeye salmon.
What is the Marine Stewardship Council?
The Marine Stewardship Council or MSC is a global non-profit organization whose mission is to keep our oceans healthy and to keep wild seafood available to all of us forever.
The MSC encourages fisheries around the world to meet their globally recognized standard for seafood sustainability and educate consumers about the benefits of choosing wild, certified sustainable seafood for the health of our oceans, and their own health, too.
Visit the MSC website to learn more about what they do, and what you can do to help.
Nutrition Month
Because March is Nutrition Month, it's a good reminder to us all that seafood is a healthy and delicious addition to the weekly meal rotation.
It's also an excellent protein choice for anyone who is trying to reduce their carbon footprint by eating less meat.
I love the ease of cooking with seafood. Fish and shellfish are always quick to cook, which makes it perfect for weeknight meals, like Air Fryer Salmon, Blackened Cod, Spanish Fish Stew, or Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp.
Seafood is always a natural choice for delicious date night dinners, too. Check out Mussels Thai Style for inspiration.
And by choosing MSC high quality certified sustainable seafood, you are making a choice that's good for you, and the ocean, too.
Seafood Nutrition Benefits
There are many benefits to adding more seafood to our diets. First, seafood is a complete source of protein, providing 30-40% of our daily requirements in a 3 oz serving.
Secondly, that 3 oz serving only has about 100 calories for the leanest of fish species, and 200 calories for even the fattiest of fish.
Third, seafood is low in saturated fat, and in total fat. Most of the fat from seafood is heart-healthy polyunsaturated, and omega 3 fatty acids, (the good fats).
Fourth, seafood is very low in cholesterol, making it even more heart-healthy.
Finally, (because I'll stop at five) Seafood is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, vitamin D, and vitamin A.
How Do You Know it's Sustainable?
Look for the MSC blue fish label. This label means that it's certified sustainable, wild, and traceable to its source. Purchasing certified sustainable seafood is an easy way to make a big impact on the health of our oceans.
And it's so easy to do. Because there is a wide variety of MSC certified sustainable seafood choices available at every price point. Look in grocery stores for the MSC bluefish label on canned & pouched, frozen, and fresh seafood products.
The wild smoked sockeye salmon that I'm using in these sushi bowls are just one example. As are the shrimp and scallops that I used for these delicious Seafood Enchiladas.
Why You Will Love This Easy Sushi Bowl
You get all the sushi goodness, without the work of rolling and cutting. (And if that makes you happy, you might also love Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake)
You can easily customize this recipe to your liking. Just use your favorite sushi rolls for inspiration.
Homemade sushi bowls are budget friendly and much cheaper than take out.
This salmon sushi bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep. As long a you have extra cooked rice, these bowls are easy to put together. (For best results, leave the avocado out until it's time to eat).
Tips and Variations
- Use brown rice instead of white rice, or even cauliflower rice.
- Instead of salmon sushi bowls, use crabmeat or imitation crab and make California roll sushi bowls. Or swap the salmon for crispy shrimp for a shrimp tempura bowl.
- Swap the salmon for shitake mushrooms to make it a vegan sushi bowl.
- Any spicy mayo sauce works great. Swap the wasabi paste for sriracha for a spicy sriracha mayo. Or try teriyaki sauce or hoisin.
- Other fresh vegetables you can include in a healthy sushi bowl: cooked yam, crunchy carrots, green or red cabbage, asparagus, green onions, or daikon radish.
- If you serve with gluten free soy sauce, or tamari, this salmon sushi bowl recipe is gluten-free.
Want More Goodness in a Bowl?
Try Pizza Bowls, Sriracha Chicken Burrito Bowls, or Sweet Potato Quinoa Chickpea Salad
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Salmon Sushi Bowls
Ingredients
Wasabi Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon real mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Bowls
- 1 cup sushi rice cooked and cooled to room temperature
- 2 sheets of nori (toasted seaweed) dampened
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 cup cucumber cut into matchsticks
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 scallions sliced
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- soy sauce
Instructions
Wasabi Mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and rice vinegar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Bowls
- Divide rice between two serving bowls
- With your fingers, dampen nori with cold water, and cut into strips. Divide the nori between the two bowls.
- Roll smoked salmon slices into cigar shapes and divide between the bowls
- Top the bowls with avocado, cucumber slices and scallions.
- Sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds, and drizzle with wasabi mayonnaise
- Serve with soy sauce on the side.
Marta says
Chirashi bowls are my go-to for lunch. I loved the wasabi dressing on this smoked salmon one in particular. I think I'm going to double the wasabi next time since I'm a glutton for punishment, but even as is, it's perfect.
Colleen says
I'm so happy you loved this Chirashi bowl, Marta! I'm a fellow glutton for punishment, and more wasabi is always welcome.
April says
I don't know why but I've been on this crazy salmon addiction lately and this blog post is right on time. I'll be adding yet another salmon recipe to the dinner menu this week! I can't wait to try it! Thank you!
Colleen says
Enjoy this recipe, April. I can't wait to make it again! 😋
Lathiya says
I never had Sushi. I like to try this for some time as this sounds yummy. Thank you for sharing
Colleen says
Hi Lathiya, these sushi bowls are a nice introduction to sushi. Before you know it you'll be a sushi lover!
Connie says
First time learning about MSC and I really like what they are doing by educating others on choosing wild and certified sustainable seafood. That's great because I LOVE seafood. This sushi bowl looks fantastic and a quick way to have legit sushi without making the roll itself. Although that can be fun to do but I'm always picking at the food before it gets into the roll anyway. LOL
Colleen says
Connie, I'm so glad that you were able to learn about MSC here. We all need to buy sustainable because we love seafood. Enjoy these sushi bowls, they are so good.
heidy says
I love sushi so this recipe really appeals to me and I am super excited to gather the ingredients to make this recipe happen. The recipe looks so easy and I could definitely see this recipe being a keeper.
Colleen says
I think you're going to love this one, too, Heidy!
Jacque Hastert says
I have added this to my menu for next week and I am already drooling over enjoying it with my family. Sushi and salmon are two of our favorite things.
Colleen says
Enjoy, Jacque!
Sean@Diversivore says
Lovely idea! We've got some nice smoked salmon in the freezer right now, and I've been trying to think about what to do with it. We often make temaki (hand rolls) for dinner here, and the kids always love them, so I bet they'd love a sushi bowl too! The nice drizzled wasabi mayo sauce on top is a great touch too! Cheers, and thanks for sharing.
Colleen says
Thanks, Sean. These are a lazy, but still delicious way to enjoy sushi. I hope your kids love them!
Alexis says
Oh yum! I love dishes like this, thank you for sharing.
Colleen says
You're very welcome, Alexis! Enjoy.
Terri says
I love the idea of tossing everything in a bowl! I'm often waaay too lazy to make it. This looks so healthy and delicious!!
Colleen says
Terri, I'm all about lazy ways, too!
Amanda says
I love smoked salmon and sushi, so this was my perfect recipe! It was so delicious and couldn't be easier to make.
Colleen says
Hi Amanda! I'm so happy to hear that you loved it!
Danielle says
This reminds me - I have been meaning to make sushi bowls for such a long time, and never really had enough time... or maybe it was not the right moment. Well, it IS now - can't wait to use this recipe!
Colleen says
Hi Danielle! Sushi bowls take very little time, and I know you'll love them. Enjoy!
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow, this is so amazing and you gave me an idea of making different style of a sushi.I will make sushi bowl right now! Yum!
Colleen says
I love your enthusiasm, Amy! And I know you'll love your sushi bowls, too.
Ramona says
This is definitely a great idea - my kids have been asking for sushi lately and this is such a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration 😉
Colleen says
You're very welcome, Ramona. I hope they are as popular in your house as they are in mine!
Jacqui DeBono says
This looks delicious - I have sushi rice and seaweed wraps in the cupboard, but I am not good at making the delicate sushi! I have a little card that tells me which fish is sustainable etc when I shop, which is so useful!
Colleen says
Thanks Jacqui. The bowls are a lazy way, but they taste just as delicious, and our family loves them. So happy to hear that you shop for sustainable seafood, too!
Veena Azmanov says
Homemade Sushi Bowls are definitely awesome. Nutritious, delicious and flavorful. I love it.