Honey Glazed Salmon Bowl (Print Version)
Honey-glazed salmon over jasmine rice with carrot, cucumber, edamame and avocado, finished with lime and toasted sesame.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5.3 ounces each)
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Honey Glaze
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Bowl Base
11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
12 - 1 large carrot, julienned
13 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Garnishes
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange fillets evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and olive oil until fully blended.
04 - Brush each salmon fillet generously with the prepared glaze. Reserve 2 tablespoons of glaze for finishing.
05 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes until just cooked through and caramelized at the surface.
06 - Fluff the cooked rice and distribute evenly among four serving bowls.
07 - Neatly arrange julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, edamame, and avocado in sections around each bowl.
08 - Place a honey-glazed salmon fillet on top of each bowl and drizzle with the reserved glaze.
09 - Finish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The quick honey glaze delivers flavors that taste like hours of work, but only take minutes.
- It’s the kind of vibrant meal that feels just as special on a Tuesday as it does for a dinner with friends.
02 -
- If the honey is too thick, it won’t spread easily – warm it up slightly or the glaze will go on patchy.
- Nailing the carrot and cucumber textures makes every bite more exciting, so don’t be afraid to keep them a touch chunky.
03 -
- Let the salmon rest a minute out of the oven so it stays extra juicy when you plate up.
- Mix a sprinkle of flaky sea salt into your garnishes just before serving for a little surprise crunch.