Low Carb Sushi Bowl with Smoked Salmon

Low Carb Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl is made with cauliflower rice, smoked salmon, crunchy fresh veggies, creamy avocado and drizzled with a super easy yet flavorful 3-ingredient dressing. Best part? This paleo and keto friendly dish takes less than 15 minutes to make!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• This sushi bowl is low-carb but so flavorful you won’t miss the rice!
• Thanks to riced cauliflower and a trio of cucumber, radishes and avocado, it’s a great way to get your daily dose of veggies in – way more fun than a salad.
• It only takes 15 minutes to prepare, as long as you have cooled cooked cauliflower rice (I just steam mine in the microwave and stick it in the fridge).
• Both salmon and avocado are a great source of healthy fats, particularly omega-3s which makes this bowl super healthy.
• It’s great for meal prep or throwing together a quick lunch when you only have a couple minutes to spare.
• It is dairy free, gluten free, paleo, keto and Whole30 approved!
• Make sure to also check out my Furikake Salmon Buddha Bowl and Hawaiian Shrimp Poke Bowl recipes for more great bowl ideas.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

Smoked Salmon: sliced cold smoked salmon is what I prefer but you can also use hot smoked salmon, if that’s what you have.

Cooked Cauliflower Rice: you can use fresh or frozen riced cauliflower. Steam it in a bag or cook in a skillet with a splash of water and let cool completely before assembling the bowl.

Cucumber: I like to use English cucumber and I use this julienne peeler from OXO to create long and thin cucumber sticks.

Radishes: for extra crunch and a note of spicy freshness.

Avocado: its creamy texture complements the crunchy cucumbers and radishes. Pick an avocado that’s ripe but still firm to touch.

Everything Bagel Seasoning: I buy mine at Trader Joe’s. If your local grocery store doesn’t carry it, buy it on Amazon or make your own blend.

COCONUT AMINOS DRESSING INGREDIENTS

Coconut Aminos: a paleo alternative to soy sauce. If you prefer, you can swap it for low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free soy sauce).

Rice Vinegar: use the unseasoned kind.

Toasted Sesame Oil: a little bit goes a long way.

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB SMOKED SALMON SUSHI BOWL

Step 1: Make the dressing. Simply whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Assemble the sushi bowl. Start with cold cauliflower rice, place the smoked salmon in the middle and surround with cucumber and radish strips and avocado slices.

Step 3: Dress it! Drizzle the assembled sushi bowl with the dressing and sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning, if desired.

SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS

This low-carb smoked salmon sushi bowl is highly customizable and there a many ways you can make it your own to fit your personal tastes and lifestyle. Here are some ideas on how you can alter it:

• If smoked salmon is not your thing, use cooked flaked salmon. This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked salmon!
• Diced raw sushi grade salmon will also work, of course!
• Any vegetables found in a veggie sushi roll will work beautifully. I used cucumber, radishes and avocado but you shredded carrots, daikon radish and even thin sliced spinach are all great choices.
• For even more sushi flavor, add some thin sliced roasted seaweed snacks (roasted nori). You can see what it looks like in my Furikake Salmon Buddha Bowl recipe.
• If you don’t have or like Everything Bagel seasoning, you can swap it for toasted white or black sesame seeds or furikake seasoning (seaweed and sesame blend used in Japanese cooking).
• For a vegan version, swap smoked salmon for tofu or tempeh.
• Cauliflower rice makes this dish low-carb but brown rice or quinoa are a great whole grain option that’s equally delicious.
• If you want a creamier sauce reminiscent of a spicy salmon bowl, swap the coconut aminos dressing for a sriracha aioli (¼ cup mayo + 1 tablespoon Sriracha + 1 tablespoon coconut aminos).

STORAGE AND MEAL PREP TIPS

This sushi bowl is perfect for meal prep. Simply assemble individual portions of the bowl in airtight containers (this recipe makes 2 servings but you can double the recipe using the scale feature in the recipe card below) and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. And yes, you can dress it right away and it won’t get soggy. If you want it to last longer than 3 days, store the dressing in a separate container and dress right before serving.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are sushi bowl and poke bowl the same thing?

Pretty much. Poke bowl is a Hawaiian dish traditionally made with raw marinaded tuna on a bed of sticky rice with a variety of fun toppings. A sushi bowl is essentially everything you would find in a sushi bowl but deconstructed and served in a bowl. 

Should I use frozen or fresh cauliflower rice for this recipe?

You can use either kind though I tend to go with frozen just because it’s easy to store and steam in the bag whenever I want it.

How can I make cauliflower rice quickly for this recipe?

I usually steam frozen cauliflower rice right in the bag in the microwave, empty it onto a plate or bowl and place it in the fridge while preparing the dressing and slicing the veggies for the bowl. You can also place frozen or fresh cauliflower rice in a skillet, add a splash of water, cover with a lid and cook on the stove for a couple minutes.

Can I use regular rice instead of cauliflower rice?

Yes, absolutely!

What can I use instead of smoked salmon?

You can use raw diced sushi-grade salmon or tuna or cooked flaked salmon or tuna. Any leftover cooked salmon (or tuna) will work: pan fried, air fried, roasted, poached etc. For a different variation, try cooked sliced shrimp, artificial (or real) crab meat or crisped up tofu.

OTHER LOW-CARB MEAL IDEAS

• Creamy Coconut Tomato Shrimp
• Low-Carb Tuna Melt Zucchini Boats
• Buffalo Tuna Salad
• Egg Roll in a Bowl
• Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries

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Low Carb Sushi Bowl with Smoked Salmon

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5 from 19 reviews

• Author: Agnieszka
• Total Time: 18 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Description

Low Carb Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl is made with cauliflower rice, smoked salmon, crunchy fresh veggies, creamy avocado and drizzled with a super easy yet flavorful 3-ingredient dressing.

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Ingredients

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8 oz cooked cauliflower rice
3 oz smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
3 oz English cucumber, julienned or sliced into thin strips
3 radishes, julienned or sliced into think strips
½ medium avocado, sliced or chopped
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning

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Instructions

1. Make the dressing. Whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Assemble the sushi bowl. Start with cold cauliflower rice, place the smoked salmon in the middle and surround with cucumber and radish strips and avocado slices.
3. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning before serving.

Notes

Instead of cucumbers and radishes you can use other veggies, such as matchstick carrots.

For a spicy salmon bowl, swap the dressing for Sriracha mayo sauce (mayo + Sriracha + coconut aminos).

Coconut aminos can be swapped for soy sauce and Everything Bagel seasoning can be replaced with toasted sesame seeds or furikake seasoning.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
• Category: lunch, dinner
• Cuisine: American, Japanese

Keywords: smoked salmon bowl, low carb sushi bowl, paleo sushi bowl, low carb poke bowl