Sushi-Style Rice Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A modern twist on traditional sushi, featuring vinegared rice, fresh fish, and seasonal toppings. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups sushi rice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz, skin-on salmon fillet
1 medium, sliced avocado
1 tsp wasabi paste
4 sheets seaweed (nori)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp pickled ginger

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold until evenly coated, then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add salmon, and cook for 3 minutes per side until skin is crispy and fish is flaky. Remove and let rest.
Step 3: Lay seaweed on a plate, spread sushi rice evenly, and top with avocado, salmon, and pickled ginger. Garnish with wasabi and soy sauce.