Description
Mouthwatering honey sriracha salmon bowls blend sweet and spicy flavors with fresh ingredients. Crisp vegetables and tender salmon create a balanced meal that satisfies and delights you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz or 170 g each)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsps Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper into a vibrant, glossy mixture.
- Salmon Marination: Submerge salmon fillets in the prepared marinade, ensuring complete and uniform coating, then let rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to absorb rich flavors.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal cooking surface for the fish.
- Salmon Roasting: Arrange marinated salmon on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between fillets, and roast for 12-15 minutes until fish becomes flaky and develops a caramelized glaze.
- Rice Foundation: Cook rice to fluffy perfection, creating a warm, inviting base for the salmon.
- Garnish Assembly: Slice green onions and gather sesame seeds and cilantro for a fresh, textural topping.
- Plating and Finishing: Transfer roasted salmon onto rice bowls, drizzle remaining marinade from the baking sheet, then generously scatter green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro across the dish for a vibrant, flavor-packed presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Always use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw fish to avoid bacterial spread and ensure food safety.
- Master Marinating Technique: Don’t over-marinate salmon beyond 20 minutes, as acidic ingredients like lime juice can start breaking down fish proteins and create a mushy texture.
- Achieve Perfect Doneness: Check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer; flaky, translucent pink center indicates perfectly cooked fish without drying out.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap honey with maple syrup for vegan option, use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac-friendly version, or replace salmon with tofu for plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 558
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg