Description
A simple yet elegant Honey Glazed Salmon Bowl featuring tender salmon with a sweet and savory glaze, served over your favorite grains with fresh vegetables. Easy weeknight meal inspiration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs skin-on salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Cooked grains of your choice (e.g., brown rice, quinoa, farro)
- Assorted fresh vegetables, for serving (e.g., thinly sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, edamame, avocado, steamed broccoli)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- 4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down (if using) for 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Flip salmon, spoon/brush with half the glaze.
- 6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Warm grains if needed. Prepare vegetables.
- 7. Remove skillet from oven. Brush with remaining glaze if desired.
- 8. Assemble bowls: Divide grains, top with salmon, arrange vegetables.
- 9. Drizzle any remaining glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and herbs if using.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat salmon gently in the oven or on the stovetop. Grains and vegetables can be reheated separately. Avoid microwaving salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked and Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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