Description
Whip up these flavorful Sriracha Honey Salmon Bowls for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Tender salmon coated in a sweet and spicy glaze is served over fluffy rice with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Sriracha Honey Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- For the Bowl Base:
- 4 cups cooked rice, such as jasmine, basmati, or brown rice
- Optional additions for serving:
- ½ cup edamame, shelled, cooked
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup sliced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Make the Sriracha Honey Glaze: Whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- 3. Cook the Salmon: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- 4. Glaze the Salmon: Reduce heat to medium. Pour glaze over salmon and simmer for 3-5 minutes, spooning glaze over salmon, until cooked through and glazed.
- 5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with glazed salmon.
- 6. Add Toppings: Garnish with edamame, carrots, cucumber, cilantro/green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat salmon gently in a skillet or microwave. Rice can be reheated with a splash of water. For best results, reheat salmon and rice separately before combining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (depending on additions)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 600-800mg (depending on soy sauce)
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 30-35g