Description
This Teriyaki Salmon Avocado Rice Stack layers sticky rice, glazed salmon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables into a vibrant, deconstructed sushi dish. It’s savory, satisfying, and perfect for when you crave sushi flavors without the rolling. Great for lunch, dinner, or a make-ahead meal prep option!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Teriyaki Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Rice Base
- 1½ cups cooked sushi rice or short-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
Stack Toppings
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
- ½ cucumber, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, julienned or shredded
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or spicy mayo)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spicy mayo)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: nori sheets (cut into thin strips), pickled ginger, or edamame
Instructions
1. Cook the Salmon
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.
- In the final minute, brush with teriyaki sauce and let it caramelize.
- Remove from pan and flake into large chunks. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Rice
- Mix warm cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir gently and let cool slightly.
3. Mix Spicy Mayo (optional)
- Combine mayonnaise and sriracha to taste. Set aside for drizzling.
4. Assemble the Stack
- Use a ring mold or small bowl (inverted) for shaping, or layer freely:
- Press a layer of sushi rice into the mold or plate
- Top with cucumber and carrot
- Add avocado slices or cubes
- Layer teriyaki salmon chunks on top
5. Garnish and Serve
- Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion
- Serve immediately, optionally with extra nori, ginger, or lime wedges
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large stack
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg