Description
Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls: Sweet & spicy glazed salmon with quinoa, veggies, & avocado for a delicious & nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (edamame, carrots, cucumber)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and set aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of this mixture for brushing on the salmon later.
- Step 2: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. This ensures the fish will sear properly rather than steam.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Gently place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to develop a nice crust.
- Step 4: Carefully flip the salmon and immediately brush with half of the honey sriracha mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your preference. For an extra layer of flavor, brush with the remaining glaze during the last minute of cooking.
- Step 5: While the salmon cooks, prepare your bowl components. Divide the cooked rice between four bowls, arranging it to cover about one-third of each bowl. The rice serves as the perfect canvas for soaking up that incredible honey sriracha sauce!
- Step 6: Arrange your prepared vegetables and avocado slices around the perimeter of each bowl, creating a colorful border that frames the star of the show – your glazed salmon.
- Step 7: Place the cooked Honey Sriracha Salmon on top of the rice, then drizzle with the reserved sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. The fresh lime juice adds a bright acidity that cuts through the richness of the salmon and complements the sweet-spicy glaze.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490 calories per serving
- Sugar: 14 grams
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 21 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 48 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg