Description
Sriracha Honey Salmon Bowls combine tender, seared salmon fillets glazed with a spicy-sweet sriracha and honey sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh cucumber, carrot, and green onions for a quick, flavorful, and balanced meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon and Glaze
- 2 fillets Salmon (thick, boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for searing)
- Salt, to taste
For the Bowls
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 cup Cucumber (chopped)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt to enhance flavor and help the fish sear properly.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth and well combined for the spicy-sweet glaze.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for about 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan.
- Cook the Other Side: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until cooked through and opaque in the center.
- Glaze the Salmon: Pour half of the prepared glaze over the salmon in the skillet, allowing it to bubble and coat the fish, cooking for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cook Jasmine Rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork to maintain light, separate grains.
- Prepare Veggies and Assemble: Chop the cucumber, julienne the carrot, and chop green onions. Assemble the bowls by layering rice, fresh veggies, and glazed salmon. Drizzle remaining glaze on top and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the glaze.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding salmon to get a nice sear and prevent sticking.
- Adjust sriracha amount based on your preferred spice level.
- To save time, prep rice and vegetables ahead of cooking the salmon and glaze.
