Cajun Salmon Bowls with Spicy Mayo
Easily my go-to dinner, these Cajun salmon bowls are so simple; squares of salmon are tossed in spices, roasted, then topped with diced avocado, edamame, and spicy mayo for the ultimate weeknight meal.
If I have to come up with a meal idea on the spot, there’s a big chance it will be a rice bowl. They’re easy, customizable, and so delicious, but these salmon bowls are on a whole other level. No lie, this is one of the most requested dinners in my house, even by my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know. It’s simple, it’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s one of my most repeated recipes.
What You’ll Need
- Salmon fillets. Salmon is the basis for the recipe—I like to use skinless fillets to save time.
- Olive oil. Olive oil helps the seasoning stick to the salmon and cook evenly.
- Cajun seasoning.
- Garlic powder.
- Smoked paprika.
- Pepper.
- Mayonnaise. Kewpie mayo would be best to use, but a good quality mayo like Duke’s or Hellman’s will be just fine.
- Sweet chili sauce. Don’t skip the sweet chili sauce! It makes the spicy mayo and gives it a much deeper flavor.
- Sriracha. Sriracha ups the spiciness in the sauce—I like to use 1 tablespoon for a mild kick, but feel free to add more to your preference.
- Rice.
- Edamame, avocado, sesame seeds. And any other toppings you’d like!
Hope you enjoy the recipe! Be sure to tag me if you make it, and leave any questions in the comments!
Cajun Salmon Bowls with Spicy Mayo
Easily my go-to dinner, these cajun salmon bowls are so simple; squares of salmon are tossed in spices, roasted, then topped with diced avocado, edemame, and spicy mayo for the ultimate weeknight meal.
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Servings: 3 -4 servings
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets around 1 pound, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning such as Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the spicy mayo:
- ½ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
To serve:
- 2-3 cups cooked rice
- 1-2 avocados sliced
- Edamame
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, mix the cubed salmon with the olive oil, Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until well combined. Let the salmon marinate for 30 minutes or cook right away.
- Air fry the salmon for 7-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Alternatively, you can cook the salmon in a skillet with a bit of olive oil. Meanwhile, mix together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha and set aside.
- To assemble the salmon bowls, top the rice with the cooked salmon, avocado, edamame, and sesame seeds, if using. Drizzle over the spicy mayo and serve.
